Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 11% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 14% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (284₴) | 290₴ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (157₴) | 155₴ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (85₴) | 71₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (36₴) | 36₴ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (57₴) | 64₴ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (90₴) | 74₴ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (155₴) | 164₴ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (53₴) | 22₴ | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (34₴) | 13₴ | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (33₴) | 30₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (472₴) | 286₴ | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (55₴) | 40₴ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (19₴) | 20₴ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (24,900₴) | 25,720₴ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (17,952₴) | 18,757₴ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (1,909₴) | 3,482₴ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (16,996₴) | 23,475₴ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (11,882₴) | 13,470₴ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (1,252₴) | 2,103₴ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (382₴) | 200₴ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (14,700₴) | 9,363₴ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (6,769₴) | 3,519₴ | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (398₴) | 346₴ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (463₴) | 252₴ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 11% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (2,492₴) | 2,052₴ | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (1,182₴) | 1,225₴ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (3,800₴) | 3,124₴ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (4,157₴) | 2,882₴ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (562,175₴) | 791,765₴ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (34₴) | 51₴ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 BYN (680₴) | 387₴ | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (317₴) | 199₴ | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 64% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (228₴) | 173₴ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (312₴) | 156₴ | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (521₴) | 720₴ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (224₴) | 59₴ | + 278% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (161₴) | 62₴ | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (127₴) | 83₴ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (51₴) | 41₴ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (81₴) | 61₴ | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (305₴) | 160₴ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 33% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (798₴) | 457₴ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (316₴) | 275₴ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (1,274₴) | 1,340₴ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (1,744₴) | 1,240₴ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (216₴) | 151₴ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (73₴) | 42₴ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (107₴) | 50₴ | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (14,702₴) | 14,497₴ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (2.94₴) | 0.98₴ | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (1,199₴) | 1,166₴ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (63₴) | 67₴ | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 736 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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