Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (197 kr) | 117 kr | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (101 kr) | 93 kr | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (66 kr) | 55 kr | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (43 kr) | 38 kr | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (73 kr) | 34 kr | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (76 kr) | 53 kr | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (56 kr) | 33 kr | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (22 kr) | 19 kr | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (151 kr) | 103 kr | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (20 kr) | 23 kr | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (32 kr) | 14 kr | + 135% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (31,039 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (21,320 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (1,663 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (16,241 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (12,533 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (763 kr) | 410 kr | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (706 kr) | 359 kr | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (3,010 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (1,356 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (113 kr) | 67 kr | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (364 kr) | 166 kr | + 119% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (719 kr) | 992 kr | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (508 kr) | 419 kr | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,082 kr) | 933 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (1,488 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (309,243 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (970 kr) | 606 kr | + 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (213 kr) | 319 kr | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (68 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (136 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (2,077 kr) | 260 kr | + 699% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (72 kr) | 41 kr | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (53 kr) | 31 kr | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (52 kr) | 28 kr | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (44 kr) | 28 kr | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (280 kr) | 295 kr | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (648 kr) | 415 kr | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (307 kr) | 274 kr | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (1,802 kr) | 819 kr | + 120% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (858 kr) | 750 kr | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (149 kr) | 140 kr | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (63 kr) | 42 kr | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (76 kr) | 72 kr | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (3,851 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (1.55 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (1,002 kr) | 290 kr | + 246% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (106 kr) | 67 kr | + 58% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 244 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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