Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 34% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 44% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (ARS $1,434) | ARS $4,093 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (ARS $796) | ARS $1,851 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (ARS $429) | ARS $625 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (ARS $182) | ARS $227 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (ARS $286) | ARS $484 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (ARS $453) | ARS $314 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (ARS $781) | ARS $817 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (ARS $266) | ARS $552 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (ARS $170) | ARS $276 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (ARS $165) | ARS $335 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (ARS $2,388) | ARS $1,289 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (ARS $276) | ARS $466 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (ARS $97) | ARS $158 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 19% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (ARS $125,855) | ARS $185,304 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (ARS $90,740) | ARS $109,185 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (ARS $9,650) | ARS $7,637 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (ARS $85,906) | ARS $116,542 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (ARS $60,059) | ARS $73,382 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (ARS $6,330) | ARS $5,906 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (ARS $1,931) | ARS $3,559 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (ARS $74,303) | ARS $74,980 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (ARS $34,212) | ARS $36,926 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (ARS $2,011) | ARS $2,133 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (ARS $2,341) | ARS $752 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 41% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (ARS $12,594) | ARS $18,083 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (ARS $5,975) | ARS $12,108 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (ARS $19,209) | ARS $29,171 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (ARS $21,010) | ARS $26,225 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (ARS $2,841,512) | ARS $5,895,220 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (ARS $170) | ARS $187 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (ARS $3,284) | ARS $3,148 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (ARS $1,602) | ARS $1,809 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (ARS $1,153) | ARS $1,249 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (ARS $1,579) | ARS $1,593 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (ARS $2,635) | ARS $3,110 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (ARS $1,134) | ARS $886 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (ARS $811) | ARS $444 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (ARS $641) | ARS $705 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (ARS $257) | ARS $457 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (ARS $409) | ARS $438 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (ARS $1,543) | ARS $1,681 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (ARS $4,031) | ARS $5,206 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (ARS $1,596) | ARS $2,008 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (ARS $6,441) | ARS $5,420 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (ARS $8,813) | ARS $8,200 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (ARS $1,091) | ARS $1,798 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (ARS $369) | ARS $809 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (ARS $540) | ARS $676 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (ARS $74,313) | ARS $276,197 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (ARS $15) | ARS $57 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (ARS $6,061) | ARS $7,026 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (ARS $319) | ARS $569 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,824 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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