Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 BYN (R 157) | R 150 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (R 83) | R 83 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.84 BYN (R 44) | R 51 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.51 BYN (R 19) | R 19 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.96 BYN (R 30) | R 43 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (R 48) | R 27 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (R 79) | R 74 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.72 BYN (R 28) | R 28 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45 BYN (R 18) | R 24 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.22 BYN (R 17) | R 24 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (R 245) | R 95 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (R 28) | R 25 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (R 10) | R 18 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 19% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (R 12,890) | R 14,072 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (R 9,294) | R 10,985 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (R 988) | R 2,054 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (R 8,798) | R 8,356 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (R 6,151) | R 6,336 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (R 648) | R 2,487 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (R 198) | R 740 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (R 7,610) | R 4,916 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (R 3,504) | R 1,709 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (R 206) | R 126 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (R 240) | R 59 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 23% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (R 1,290) | R 860 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (R 612) | R 585 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (R 1,967) | R 1,619 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (R 2,152) | R 1,364 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 55% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (R 291,027) | R 444,050 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (R 17) | R 24 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (R 346) | R 1,222 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 BYN (R 193) | R 165 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (R 118) | R 77 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (R 162) | R 306 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (R 270) | R 657 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (R 116) | R 46 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (R 83) | R 35 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (R 66) | R 76 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (R 26) | R 35 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (R 42) | R 26 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (R 158) | R 169 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 6% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Minsk | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (R 413) | R 444 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (R 163) | R 234 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (R 660) | R 820 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (R 903) | R 700 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (R 112) | R 95 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (R 38) | R 34 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (R 55) | R 36 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (R 7,611) | R 10,605 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (R 1.52) | R 1.80 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (R 621) | R 687 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.65 BYN (R 35) | R 49 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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