Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 187% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 193% | |||
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| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 193% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,564 kr (64 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,417 kr (44 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,093 kr (20 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 221 kr (3.97 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 791 kr (14 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 kr (11 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,068 kr (19 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389 kr (7 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 341 kr (6 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 466 kr (8 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,475 kr (63 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 312 kr (5.61 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 404 kr (7 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 450% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 227% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 338,792 kr (6,099 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 273,393 kr (4,922 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,861 kr (358 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 212,459 kr (3,825 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 163,338 kr (2,941 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,214 kr (364 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,060 kr (127 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 103,341 kr (1,860 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,228 kr (544 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,012 kr (36 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,514 kr (81 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 96% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,750 kr (338 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,202 kr (166 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,830 kr (429 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,282 kr (581 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 217% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,305,600 kr (95,515 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 289 kr (5.21 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,225 kr (184 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 300% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,817 kr (87 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 98% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,482 kr (27 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,067 kr (37 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,369 kr (187 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 421% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 687 kr (12 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 679 kr (12 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 762 kr (14 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 503 kr (9 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 424 kr (8 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,437 kr (116 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 167% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,791 kr (140 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,314 kr (60 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,356 kr (240 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,879 kr (196 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,619 kr (47 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 713 kr (13 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,342 kr (24 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 106,076 kr (1,910 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 57 kr (1.02 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 408% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,931 kr (179 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,651 kr (30 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 584% | |
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TOTAL | + 187% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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