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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $24 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $13 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $6 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $1.23 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.10 | $9 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 | $4.56 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.77 | $7 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.29 | $4.42 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 | $1.78 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.58 | $6 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $15 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 | $3.17 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 | $3.20 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,400 | $4,069 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,678 | $2,864 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 | $266 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,651 | $2,916 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,085 | $2,383 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 | $175 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 | $53 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $231 | $387 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 | $161 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $16 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $30 | + 33% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 | $63 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 | $45 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 | $96 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 | $143 | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,824 | $27,289 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 | $1.20 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 | $53 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $33 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | $20 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $226 | $198 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 | $5.79 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 | $8 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.44 | $5.67 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 | $2.80 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $36 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $70 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $44 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 | $545 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 | $149 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $19 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $7 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $9 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $386 | $502 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.40 | $1.02 | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 | $73 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $13 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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