Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 BYN (277TL) | 218TL | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 BYN (145TL) | 215TL | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 BYN (83TL) | 74TL | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.36 BYN (26TL) | 32TL | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.24 BYN (46TL) | 53TL | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 BYN (73TL) | 33TL | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (116TL) | 143TL | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.49 BYN (49TL) | 25TL | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19 BYN (24TL) | 20TL | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.84 BYN (31TL) | 46TL | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 BYN (248TL) | 342TL | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.98 BYN (43TL) | 49TL | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.46 BYN (16TL) | 19TL | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 10% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,669 BYN (29,069TL) | 27,079TL | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,347 BYN (14,667TL) | 15,633TL | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125 BYN (1,357TL) | 1,508TL | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,389 BYN (15,127TL) | 17,829TL | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 967 BYN (10,530TL) | 10,456TL | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 85 BYN (928TL) | 918TL | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (288TL) | 139TL | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (11,004TL) | 3,655TL | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (5,067TL) | 3,958TL | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 BYN (309TL) | 137TL | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (361TL) | 197TL | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (1,865TL) | 2,618TL | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (885TL) | 1,398TL | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (2,845TL) | 3,603TL | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (3,112TL) | 1,790TL | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 49% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,368 BYN (363,464TL) | 1,552,770TL | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (25TL) | 37TL | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (501TL) | 723TL | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 BYN (270TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (171TL) | 60TL | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (234TL) | 92TL | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (390TL) | 1,187TL | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (168TL) | 17TL | + 904% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (120TL) | 43TL | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (95TL) | 99TL | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (38TL) | 18TL | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (61TL) | 34TL | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (228TL) | 54TL | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 31% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Minsk | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (534TL) | 987TL | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 BYN (268TL) | 397TL | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 82 BYN (889TL) | 834TL | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 BYN (1,372TL) | 4,878TL | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 BYN (191TL) | 95TL | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 BYN (69TL) | 44TL | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (83TL) | 116TL | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (11,006TL) | 2,042TL | + 439% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (2.20TL) | 0.44TL | + 401% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 103 BYN (1,125TL) | 1,177TL | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 BYN (73TL) | 54TL | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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