Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 84% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 82% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (48 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (26 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (11 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (2.80 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (9 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (5.84 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (17 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (5.59 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (4.89 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (2.70 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (5.38 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (2.90 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 120% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,597 (4,351 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,088 (2,964 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (385 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,021 (2,780 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (2,139 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (285 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (76 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €399 (1,086 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (306 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (27 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (31 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (239 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (84 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (262 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (300 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 105% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,966 (70,726 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (4.89 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (96 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (50 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (26 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (18 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (167 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 (15 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (7 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (8 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (5.28 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (5.39 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (68 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (102 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (48 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (117 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (146 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (35 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (9 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (13 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (1,209 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.54 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (138 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (14 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 221% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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