Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 128% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (46 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (23 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (16 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (2.52 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (11 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (10 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (17 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (9 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (5.38 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (9 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (42 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (5.92 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (5.95 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (6,209 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (4,365 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 (624 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (4,809 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 (2,973 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (349 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (143 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (635 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (293 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (35 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (72 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (150 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (99 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (270 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (230 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 (65,016 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (3.26 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (189 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (36 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (24 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (36 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (258 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 620% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (19 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (11 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (14 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (12 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (4.97 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (82 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (126 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (70 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (473 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (253 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (39 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (13 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (15 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (1,264 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (1.31 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 547% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (220 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (41 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 848% | |
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TOTAL | + 159% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 663 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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