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Albert Lea

Minnesota

Explore Albert Lea Cost of Living

Cost of living in Albert Lea

Last updated:May 13, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$5.02

Bananas 1kg

$1.18

Beef 1kg

$14.33

Bread 500g

$4.20

Chicken Breast 1kg

$11.68

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$10.50

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.73

Eggs (12)

$3.24

Imported Beer 330mL

$4.50

Lettuce 1kg

$2.00

Local Cheese 1kg

$8.82

Milk 1L

$0.97

Onions 1kg

$3.70

Oranges 1kg

$5.78

Potatoes 1kg

$3.86

Rice 1kg

$2.20

Tomatoes 1kg

$5.19

Water 1.5L

$1.94

Wine Bottle

$14.00

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$6.50

Coffee

$5.15

Inexpensive Meal

$12.75

Mid-Range Meal

$65.50

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.74

Water

$2.43

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,100.00

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$750.00

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,700.00

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,250.00

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$0.85

Taxi (per km)

$1.40

Taxi Start

$5.00

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$240.91

Internet

$77.50

Phone Plan

$49.36

Entertainment

Cinema

$14.50

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$25.00

Jeans

$39.00

Leather Shoes

$60.00

Sneakers

$50.00

Education

International School

$30,000.00

Preschool

$1,453.33

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,875.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,044

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,095

Median rent based on analysis of 23 apartments in May

Minimum$1,257

Maximum$4,548

Groceries

$385

Food Outside

$389

Base Cost

$175

Data Sources