Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia)
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mackay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (AU$29) | AU$16 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (AU$10) | AU$5.57 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.17 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (AU$6) | AU$4.82 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (AU$8) | AU$4.32 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (AU$3.02) | AU$2.58 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.58 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.21 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (AU$4.68) | AU$2.10 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mackay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (AU$4,566) | AU$1,697 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (AU$3,136) | AU$1,533 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (AU$245) | AU$133 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (AU$2,389) | AU$1,137 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (AU$1,844) | AU$875 | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (AU$112) | AU$139 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (AU$104) | AU$45 | + 130% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (AU$443) | AU$475 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (AU$199) | AU$206 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (AU$17) | AU$13 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (AU$54) | AU$26 | + 104% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mackay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (AU$106) | AU$92 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (AU$75) | AU$83 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (AU$159) | AU$144 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (AU$219) | AU$134 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (AU$45,492) | AU$20,000 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.40 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (AU$143) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (AU$31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mackay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (AU$20) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (AU$306) | AU$74 | + 312% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (AU$8) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (AU$8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (AU$6) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (AU$2.40) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (AU$41) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mackay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (AU$95) | AU$64 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (AU$45) | AU$36 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (AU$265) | AU$157 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (AU$126) | AU$118 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (AU$22) | AU$13 | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (AU$9) | AU$5.43 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (AU$567) | AU$577 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (AU$0.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (AU$147) | AU$64 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (AU$16) | AU$37 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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