Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 23% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 28% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 BYN (₨670) | ₨295 | + 127% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 BYN (₨397) | ₨314 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 BYN (₨182) | ₨132 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46 BYN (₨65) | ₨62 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.28 BYN (₨113) | ₨91 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 BYN (₨236) | ₨39 | + 505% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (₨255) | ₨202 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.26 BYN (₨112) | ₨149 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.85 BYN (₨49) | ₨29 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.77 BYN (₨73) | ₨119 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 BYN (₨566) | ₨1,191 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.19 BYN (₨110) | ₨92 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 BYN (₨32) | ₨34 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 69% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,281 BYN (₨60,002) | ₨29,075 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (₨32,461) | ₨21,209 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 BYN (₨3,023) | ₨5,260 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,330 BYN (₨34,985) | ₨17,780 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,011 BYN (₨26,603) | ₨11,343 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 85 BYN (₨2,241) | ₨3,698 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (₨695) | ₨588 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 975 BYN (₨25,636) | ₨25,092 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (₨12,236) | ₨8,789 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 BYN (₨747) | ₨452 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 BYN (₨913) | ₨293 | + 212% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 32% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (₨4,504) | ₨2,241 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (₨2,137) | ₨2,664 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (₨6,870) | ₨4,341 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (₨7,515) | ₨2,731 | + 175% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,253 BYN (₨874,730) | ₨974,519 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (₨61) | ₨94 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (₨1,266) | ₨1,151 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 BYN (₨692) | ₨229 | + 202% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 52% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 BYN (₨474) | ₨138 | + 243% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (₨565) | ₨177 | + 220% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 BYN (₨1,199) | ₨941 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (₨390) | ₨268 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 BYN (₨311) | ₨199 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (₨229) | ₨316 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (₨92) | ₨121 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.27 BYN (₨139) | ₨96 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (₨552) | ₨233 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Minsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 BYN (₨1,303) | ₨1,275 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 26 BYN (₨691) | ₨501 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 BYN (₨3,209) | ₨1,434 | + 124% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 121 BYN (₨3,186) | ₨2,035 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 BYN (₨427) | ₨1,031 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.80 BYN (₨153) | ₨284 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (₨201) | ₨217 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (₨26,579) | ₨42,234 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (₨5.31) | ₨2.58 | + 106% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (₨2,374) | ₨1,999 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 BYN (₨177) | ₨311 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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