Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 159% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (50 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 155% | |
| 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 (18 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (3.10 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (8 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.68 (14 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (17 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (12 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.21 (8 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (7 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (38 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.42 (9 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.55 (9 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 574% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 273% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,067 (7,708 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,133 (5,361 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (357 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,956 (4,916 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,369 (3,440 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (277 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (165 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 530% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 (654 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (210 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (22 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (69 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (124 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (98 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (226 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (316 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 (71,363 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (2.60 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (242 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 442% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (78 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (21 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (47 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (161 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (20 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (7 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (16 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (10 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (4.94 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (80 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (100 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (69 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (505 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 477% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (183 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (33 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (11 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (15 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (786 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.45 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (125 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (30 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 584% | |
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TOTAL | + 170% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 632 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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