Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 122% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (31 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (21 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (15 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (3.63 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (9 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (10 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (13 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (7 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (3.46 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (4.66 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (27 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (5.44 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (6 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 384% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 153% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,058 kr (5,357 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,567 kr (3,849 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (272 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (3,369 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,876 kr (2,527 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (135 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (63 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (861 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (233 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (17 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249 kr (58 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (212 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (95 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (236 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (308 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 223% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 277,615 kr (64,499 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (5.04 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (225 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 389% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 294 kr (68 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (14 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (21 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 231 kr (54 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (8 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (8 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (4.93 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (5.58 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347 kr (81 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (149 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 kr (68 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (185 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (203 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (31 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (9 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (16 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,471 kr (1,271 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (0.33 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 452 kr (105 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (15 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 122% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 455 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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