Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (33 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (23 BYN) | 13 BYN | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (11 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (5.57 BYN) | 2.36 BYN | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (10 BYN) | 4.24 BYN | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (6 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (3.34 BYN) | 4.49 BYN | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (3.01 BYN) | 2.19 BYN | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (3.61 BYN) | 2.84 BYN | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (22 BYN) | 23 BYN | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (7 BYN) | 3.98 BYN | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (2.02 BYN) | 1.46 BYN | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (3,136 BYN) | 2,669 BYN | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (1,888 BYN) | 1,347 BYN | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (425 BYN) | 125 BYN | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei (2,133 BYN) | 1,389 BYN | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (1,319 BYN) | 967 BYN | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (246 BYN) | 85 BYN | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (26 BYN) | 26 BYN | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (855 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (429 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (36 BYN) | 28 BYN | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (32 BYN) | 33 BYN | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (246 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (115 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (281 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (242 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (77,603 BYN) | 33,368 BYN | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.28 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (65 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (18 BYN) | 26 BYN | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 67% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (19 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (21 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (177 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 393% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (16 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (15 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (17 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (5.50 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (11 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (45 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (91 BYN) | 49 BYN | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (46 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (117 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (153 BYN) | 126 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (23 BYN) | 18 BYN | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (10 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (8 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (2,996 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (0.34 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (141 BYN) | 103 BYN | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (18 BYN) | 5.26 BYN | + 250% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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