Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Santander (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (48 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (10 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (2.58 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (8 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (4.67 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (16 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (4.54 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (2.98 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (2.16 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (4.77 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (2.43 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Santander (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €949 (2,595 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €619 (1,694 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (256 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €661 (1,808 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €441 (1,206 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (188 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (71 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €412 (1,128 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (236 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.10 (14 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (30 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (182 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €23 (64 BYN) | 81 BYN | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (219 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (214 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 90% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,182 (68,898 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (4.37 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (79 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (66 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 16 BYN | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 21 BYN | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (201 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 461% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (11 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (7 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (7 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (4.52 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (3.66 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (53 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Santander | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (76 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (42 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 88 BYN | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (107 BYN) | 120 BYN | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (20 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.22 (6 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.72 (13 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €413 (1,129 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20 BYN | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (119 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (14 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 227% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 476 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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