Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Summary of cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,302
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,826
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than in 58% of cities in USA (11 out of 24)
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than in 48% of cities in N. America (13 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than in 81% of cities in the World (28 out of 144)
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List of prices in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.00
12 eggs, large $5.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.89
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.77
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.92
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.58
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $20
2 liters of coca-cola $2.91
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.21
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,229
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,700
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $205
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,651
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,137
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $102
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $43
40” flat screen tv $231
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $138
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $40
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $52
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $47
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $97
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $136
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $32,824
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.82
Monthly ticket public transport $95
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $226
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.42
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.94
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.44
Tube of toothpaste $2.23
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $67
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $183
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $104
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $386
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district $64
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $12
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 321 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: April 29, 2025

Minneapolis position in our World Ranking

the world
28th
out of 144
n. america
13th
out of 27
usa
11th
out of 24

Cheapest and most expensive products in Minneapolis compared to other cities:

n. america
4th
n. america
4th
usa
3rd
usa
3rd
usa
3rd

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