Minneapolis vs New York Cost of Living
Minneapolis (United States) · Overall index 65.8 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 52% more expensive than Minneapolis.
- Rent in New York is 154% more expensive than in Minneapolis.
- Dining out in New York is 37% more expensive than in Minneapolis.
| Item | Minneapolis | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +154% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,490 | $4,328 | +190% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,056 | $2,796 | +165% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,181 | $7,980 | +151% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,243 | $4,915 | +119% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.48 | +37% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.15 | $4.03 | +28% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.88 | $5.54 | +43% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.85 | $5.18 | +35% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $16.5 | +51% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.2 | $13.6 | +33% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $18.2 | $22.8 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.69 | $6.73 | +43% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.8 | $2.56 | +42% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.78 | $5.31 | +40% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.56 | $6.04 | +32% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.35 | $3.01 | +28% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.32 | $3.09 | +33% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.28 | $2.85 | +25% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.12 | $2.81 | +33% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.2 | $17 | +39% |
| Transport | +27% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2 | $2.75 | +38% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $94.9 | $145 | +53% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.64 | $4.13 | +13% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.67 | $2.06 | +23% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.82 | $0.93 | +13% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,359 | $29,178 | +30% |
| Dining out | +37% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.9 | $25.5 | +42% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $140 | +32% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.72 | $12.7 | +46% |
| Cappuccino | $4.51 | $5.58 | +24% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.42 | $3.23 | +33% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.77 | $8.19 | +42% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.72 | $8.34 | +24% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.55 | $2.48 | +60% |
| Telecom | +15% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $58.8 | $64.2 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $56.9 | $66.9 | +18% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | $0.38 | +19% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $14.9 | +16% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $140 | $173 | +24% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.25 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.9 | $4.81 | +23% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.33 | $1.75 | +32% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $23.6 | +28% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $75 | $94.7 | +26% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $14.8 | $16.6 | +12% |
| Men's haircut | $25.8 | $36.8 | +43% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $22.5 | $25.1 | +12% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,777 | $2,473 | +39% |
3,335 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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