Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 116% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (43 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (23 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (11 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (2.95 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (10 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (8 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (7 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (5.07 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (2.75 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (4.53 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (3.98 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 131% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,729 (4,728 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (3,456 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (581 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,009 (2,760 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (1,928 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (358 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (72 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (937 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (275 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (20 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (39 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (225 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (114 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (252 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (248 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 240% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 240% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,632 (56,425 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (4.76 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €95 (259 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 480% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (55 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (17 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (28 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (127 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (9 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (5.93 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (5.38 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (3.96 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (4.38 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (55 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cologne | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (98 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (56 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (353 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (170 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (23 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (8 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (12 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (1,362 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.23 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (118 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (18 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 305% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 445 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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