Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 74% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus)
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| Food | + 121% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 121% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN | 5.89 BYN | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN | 6 BYN | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN | 3.86 BYN | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN | 1.01 BYN | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN | 3.42 BYN | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN | 2.03 BYN | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN | 4.44 BYN | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN | 1.27 BYN | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN | 0.52 BYN | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN | 1.56 BYN | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN | 11 BYN | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN | 2.13 BYN | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN | 0.68 BYN | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 116% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN | 410 BYN | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN | 300 BYN | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN | 60 BYN | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN | 250 BYN | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN | 200 BYN | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN | 30 BYN | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN | 21 BYN | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN | 733 BYN | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN | 450 BYN | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 21% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN | 79 BYN | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN | 104 BYN | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN | 144 BYN | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN | 92 BYN | + 211% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 76% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN | 23,454 BYN | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN | 1.06 BYN | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 BYN | 25 BYN | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN | 19 BYN | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 58% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN | 5.00 BYN | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN | 3.75 BYN | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN | 3.43 BYN | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN | 3.00 BYN | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN | 1.66 BYN | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN | 3.50 BYN | + 499% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 39% more expensive than in Hrodna (Belarus) | ||||
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| Minsk | Hrodna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN | 15 BYN | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN | 10 BYN | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN | 80 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN | 6.00 BYN | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN | 3.00 BYN | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN | 3.18 BYN | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN | 30 BYN | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN | 2.53 BYN | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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