Cost of Living in Minneapolis
Summary of cost of living in Minneapolis, MN, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,539.1$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,235.3$, excluding rent.
- Minneapolis is 21.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Minneapolis is, on average, 36.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.88 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.97 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.29 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.95 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.13 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.84 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.12 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.57 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.75 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.25 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.54 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.22 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.20 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.57 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.95 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.68 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.99 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.42 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.41 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.10 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.25 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.83 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,244.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,776.07 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 168.24 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 54.12 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 67.11 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 46.42 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.55 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,476.33 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 26,555.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54.05 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 47.07 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.10 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 117.59 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,784.81 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,282.35 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,699.23 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,076.92 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 300.61 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 204.94 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,500.23 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.30 |
Prices in Minneapolis, Minnesota
This city had 1103 entries in the past 12 months by 124 different contributors.
Last update: 11 December 2025
Last update: 11 December 2025
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) in Minneapolis, MN costs 0.99$ (about 3 minutes ago)
The bread I quoted is the soft foam from Bimbo Bakeries that most people buy. I always notice the loss-leader prices as I walk past. I buy the good stuff that you asked me not to enter.
I pay $3.56 for 1.5 pound loaf of white ‘Italian’ bread at Aldi [not organic, but few additives] and $7.xx for 2 pound loaf of real bread at a local artisan craft bakery.
I buy gallon jugs of reverse osmosis water, as city water flocculates in tea [looks terrible and stains cup] and leaves deposits in the pan in which I boiled the water.
At least the plastic residue is invisible. Jugs from a large bottling plant – not sure I trust grocery store to maintain the cheaper “refill self-service” reverse osmosis unit.
Water jugs have gone from 79 cents to 99 cents in past year. Refills were 39 cents last I looked.
Nice website – I’ll be back!