Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 103% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 99% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 99% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (44 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (27 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (16 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (3.87 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (11 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (9 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (5.42 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (4.48 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (4.61 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (22 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (4.88 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (3.70 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 138% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (4,874 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (4,008 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (513 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (2,834 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (2,495 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (311 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (67 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (975 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (324 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (14 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (31 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (215 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (87 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (246 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (323 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 117% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (76,111 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (5.08 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (98 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (61 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 56% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (26 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (24 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (231 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 545% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (15 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (8 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (7 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (5.97 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (54 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Milan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (135 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (54 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (258 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (244 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (30 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (5.49 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (14 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (1,339 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.47 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (191 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (16 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 267% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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