Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 10% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (RM33) | RM15 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (RM18) | RM17 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (RM4.18) | RM7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (RM7) | RM9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (RM10) | RM6 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (RM18) | RM21 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (RM6) | RM11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (RM3.91) | RM4.79 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (RM3.80) | RM12 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (RM55) | RM81 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (RM6) | RM5.12 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (RM2.23) | RM3.52 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 13% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (RM2,892) | RM3,581 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (RM2,085) | RM2,358 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (RM222) | RM288 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (RM1,974) | RM1,938 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (RM1,380) | RM1,258 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (RM145) | RM243 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (RM44) | RM108 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (RM1,707) | RM1,969 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (RM786) | RM396 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (RM46) | RM22 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (RM54) | RM28 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 39% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (RM289) | RM208 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (RM137) | RM111 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (RM441) | RM292 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (RM483) | RM239 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 31% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (RM65,298) | RM167,242 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (RM3.91) | RM2.07 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 BYN (RM79) | RM93 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (RM37) | RM32 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 27% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (RM26) | RM18 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (RM36) | RM25 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (RM61) | RM69 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (RM26) | RM21 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (RM19) | RM10 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (RM15) | RM13 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (RM5.91) | RM7 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (RM9) | RM8 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (RM35) | RM41 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (RM93) | RM84 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (RM37) | RM38 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (RM148) | RM201 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (RM203) | RM91 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (RM25) | RM36 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (RM8) | RM13 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (RM12) | RM19 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (RM1,708) | RM1,985 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (RM0.34) | RM0.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (RM139) | RM169 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (RM7) | RM17 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 719 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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