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- Detroit, Michigan
- Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $19 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 | $4.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $1.18 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 | $4.30 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.36 | $5.87 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.58 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 | $4.11 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 | $2.46 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 | $2.38 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $12 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.39 | $2.05 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.10 | $3.07 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,544 | $2,862 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,267 | $2,109 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 | $161 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,298 | $1,431 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $891 | $1,049 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 | $74 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 | $59 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 | $326 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $184 | $131 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 | $11 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $35 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 | $43 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 | $60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 | $93 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 | $118 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,672 | $28,930 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 | $0.99 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 | $103 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $19 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $7 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 | $13 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $215 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 | $5.57 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 | $4.99 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 | $4.26 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 | $1.58 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 | $27 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $54 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $24 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $146 | $214 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 | $117 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $14 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $5.44 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 | $7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 | $372 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 | $0.15 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 | $78 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $10 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 455 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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