Minneapolis (Minnesota) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Minneapolis (Minnesota)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Minneapolis (Minnesota) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2118*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 152 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4398*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 224 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 87 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 7263*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in 2024 is 3% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Minneapolis (Minnesota) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 46/person
($ 29 to $ 96)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 9 to $ 13)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 9)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 8)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.9/cup
($ 3 to $ 12)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 62 to $ 576)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 61 to $ 379)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 84 to $ 620)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 267/night
($ 124 to $ 888)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 269/night
($ 153 to $ 652)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 157/month
($ 62 to $ 578)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 206/month
($ 73 to $ 766)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 157/month
($ 68 to $ 478)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 160/month
($ 62 to $ 578)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 153/month
($ 66 to $ 466)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4/500g
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.5)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 23)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 8.5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 0.5 to $ 3)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, the price of transport in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.6
($ 4.6 to $ 10)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 10 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 10 to $ 31)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

On average, shopping budget in Minneapolis (Minnesota) is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 12)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 46 to $ 80)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 31 to $ 80)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 378
(fair price: $ 331)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 774
(fair price: $ 605)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 704
(fair price: $ 533)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 306
(fair price: $ 253)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 364
(fair price: $ 270)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 571
(fair price: $ 472)



About this information on the cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

The information about the cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Minneapolis (Minnesota) was updated on 27-10-2024.

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