Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 29% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 22% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 BYN (ARS $2,033) | ARS $1,657 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (ARS $1,069) | ARS $1,324 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.84 BYN (ARS $568) | ARS $361 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.51 BYN (ARS $244) | ARS $209 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.96 BYN (ARS $385) | ARS $434 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (ARS $616) | ARS $382 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (ARS $1,022) | ARS $720 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.72 BYN (ARS $362) | ARS $273 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45 BYN (ARS $238) | ARS $115 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.22 BYN (ARS $216) | ARS $265 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (ARS $3,159) | ARS $871 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (ARS $364) | ARS $422 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (ARS $128) | ARS $144 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 50% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (ARS $166,478) | ARS $115,308 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (ARS $120,029) | ARS $90,328 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (ARS $12,764) | ARS $11,662 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (ARS $113,634) | ARS $73,513 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (ARS $79,444) | ARS $32,746 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (ARS $8,373) | ARS $9,552 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (ARS $2,555) | ARS $3,110 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (ARS $98,287) | ARS $75,039 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (ARS $45,254) | ARS $37,782 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (ARS $2,660) | ARS $887 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (ARS $3,097) | ARS $872 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (ARS $16,659) | ARS $10,173 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (ARS $7,904) | ARS $5,623 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (ARS $25,409) | ARS $20,138 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (ARS $27,792) | ARS $15,020 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 6% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (ARS $3,758,684) | ARS $4,464,100 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (ARS $225) | ARS $221 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (ARS $4,474) | ARS $3,622 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 BYN (ARS $2,456) | ARS $1,812 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 71% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (ARS $1,525) | ARS $473 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (ARS $2,089) | ARS $1,519 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (ARS $3,485) | ARS $3,173 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (ARS $1,500) | ARS $698 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (ARS $1,073) | ARS $506 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (ARS $848) | ARS $572 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (ARS $340) | ARS $257 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (ARS $541) | ARS $323 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (ARS $2,040) | ARS $1,260 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 32% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (ARS $5,332) | ARS $2,487 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (ARS $2,112) | ARS $1,547 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (ARS $8,519) | ARS $3,586 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (ARS $11,658) | ARS $4,904 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (ARS $1,443) | ARS $786 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (ARS $487) | ARS $400 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (ARS $714) | ARS $335 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (ARS $98,299) | ARS $88,112 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (ARS $20) | ARS $38 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (ARS $8,018) | ARS $5,214 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 BYN (ARS $423) | ARS $441 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 553 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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