Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 95% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (50 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (25 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (14 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (3.90 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (10 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (7 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (21 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (6 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (4.40 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (3.54 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (19 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (4.52 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (4.00 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 133% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (5,477 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (3,316 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (380 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (2,834 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (1,925 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (254 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (76 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (1,070 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (433 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (15 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (24 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (217 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (98 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (229 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (307 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 99% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (68,801 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (4.92 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (96 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (40 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (20 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (25 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (259 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 624% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (13 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (10 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (6 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (5.37 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (58 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Rome | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (115 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (48 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (182 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (176 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (31 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (4.76 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (14 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (1,328 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.49 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (142 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (15 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 596 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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