Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (Dirham 28) | Dirham 33 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (Dirham 16) | Dirham 31 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 6 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 14 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.29 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 3.77 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 4.72 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 73% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (Dirham 2,490) | Dirham 10,437 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (Dirham 1,796) | Dirham 7,961 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (Dirham 191) | Dirham 870 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (Dirham 1,700) | Dirham 6,069 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (Dirham 1,188) | Dirham 4,310 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (Dirham 125) | Dirham 558 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (Dirham 38) | Dirham 360 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (Dirham 1,470) | Dirham 1,533 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (Dirham 677) | Dirham 338 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (Dirham 40) | Dirham 50 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (Dirham 46) | Dirham 33 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 17% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (Dirham 249) | Dirham 197 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (Dirham 118) | Dirham 194 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (Dirham 380) | Dirham 343 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (Dirham 416) | Dirham 348 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (Dirham 56,228) | Dirham 89,840 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 3.82 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (Dirham 67) | Dirham 80 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 BYN (Dirham 37) | Dirham 29 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (Dirham 23) | Dirham 14 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (Dirham 31) | Dirham 56 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (Dirham 52) | Dirham 382 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 20 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (Dirham 31) | Dirham 62 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Minsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (Dirham 80) | Dirham 214 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (Dirham 32) | Dirham 91 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (Dirham 127) | Dirham 783 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (Dirham 174) | Dirham 268 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (Dirham 22) | Dirham 69 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (Dirham 11) | Dirham 40 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (Dirham 1,470) | Dirham 2,128 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (Dirham 0.29) | Dirham 0.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (Dirham 120) | Dirham 255 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 BYN (Dirham 6) | Dirham 22 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 629 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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