Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (27 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (8 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (3.86 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (8 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (4.40 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (10 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (2.65 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (1.93 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei (2.26 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (17 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (3.76 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei (2.31 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% 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 | 3,942 lei (2,169 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei (1,379 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei (260 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei (1,145 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei (831 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei (186 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (22 BYN) | 26 BYN | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei (741 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei (277 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (31 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (31 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (191 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (106 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (189 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (239 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% 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 | 100,804 lei (55,460 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (4.30 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (47 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (14 BYN) | 23 BYN | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (17 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (17 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (134 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (8 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (15 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (4.37 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (9 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (32 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (80 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (38 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (86 BYN) | 88 BYN | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (114 BYN) | 120 BYN | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (18 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (7 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (5.60 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (1,767 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.21 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (123 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (12 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 180% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,093 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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