Cost of living in Paris (France) is 154% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 144% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 144% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (58 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (33 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (18 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.63 (4.48 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.58 (15 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (8 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.29 (9 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 (5.75 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (7 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (28 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (6 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (3.29 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 220% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,633 (7,208 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,023 (5,539 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (503 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,577 (4,318 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,201 (3,289 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (310 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (55 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (900 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (386 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (23 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (42 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 22% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (227 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (93 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (313 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (366 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 211% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,315 (66,573 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.06 (5.65 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (215 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 381% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (49 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 36% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (16 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (19 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (83 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 (12 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.41 (15 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (10 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (7 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (5.97 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (62 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 113% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Paris | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (145 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (61 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €132 (360 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (202 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (30 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.51 (12 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (18 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (1,295 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (0.64 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (107 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (25 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 469% | |
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TOTAL | + 154% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 833 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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