Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€20) | €20 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€11) | €13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.37 (€4.94) | €5.68 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (€1.02) | €1.35 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.90 (€4.50) | €4.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (€4.49) | €2.99 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.77 (€4.38) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.29 (€3.94) | €2.50 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (€1.77) | €2.00 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.58 (€3.29) | €1.06 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (€19) | €7 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (€2.68) | €1.76 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,229 (€2,049) | €2,268 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,700 (€1,563) | €1,811 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (€188) | €282 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,651 (€1,518) | €1,505 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,137 (€1,046) | €994 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€93) | €164 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€40) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $231 (€212) | €395 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (€120) | €75 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (€37) | €19 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€48) | €83 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€44) | €35 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €98 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (€125) | €142 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,824 (€30,177) | €27,102 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.76) | €1.77 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $107 (€98) | €55 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€18) | €20 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€16) | €10 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $226 (€208) | €69 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.00 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (€4.07) | €2.31 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 (€4.54) | €3.20 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (€3.90) | €1.83 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (€1.60) | €1.35 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €26 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (€62) | €50 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€23) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (€168) | €149 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€96) | €63 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.55) | €4.92 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.17 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $386 (€354) | €431 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.14) | €0.12 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (€60) | €63 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 595 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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