Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 169% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 139% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (51 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 160% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr84 (31 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 184% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (14 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (4.74 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | kr37 (13 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (11 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr46 (17 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (7 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (4.53 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (4.53 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (30 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr17 (6 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (7 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 445% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 226% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Minsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,051 (6,949 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 306% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,215 (5,186 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 320% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,710 (624 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 375% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,189 (4,446 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,170 (3,345 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 310% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr928 (338 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 293% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr150 (55 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (1,111 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (210 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (22 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr197 (72 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 50% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (278 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr356 (130 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr795 (290 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (406 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 254% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 254% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (107,068 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 177% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (5.57 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr569 (207 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 364% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr236 (86 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 271% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 59% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Minsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr44 (16 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr114 (42 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (172 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 379% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr34 (12 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (4.76 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (5.72 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr274 (100 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 377% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 123% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr406 (148 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 170% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (90 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 315% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr816 (298 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 240% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (280 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr101 (37 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 147% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (15 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 207% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (19 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 153% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,734 (1,362 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.15 (0.42 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr292 (106 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (22 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 408% | |
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TOTAL | + 169% |

These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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