Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 98% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 102% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 102% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (38 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (26 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 (16 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (3.90 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.70 (16 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.37 (9 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (5.41 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (5.68 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (2.75 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (19 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (6 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (4.55 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 139% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,701 (4,670 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,164 (3,194 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €492 (1,350 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 929% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 (2,532 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (1,751 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (224 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (63 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (984 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (297 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (29 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (41 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 22% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (270 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (92 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (250 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (337 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 115% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,942 (68,461 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (5.03 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (112 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (46 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 68% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (23 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (21 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €131 (360 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 905% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (8 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (9 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (4.52 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (5.18 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (61 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 60% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Vienna | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (118 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (60 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (279 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (174 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (30 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (11 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (11 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (1,343 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.19 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (85 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (16 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 270% | |
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TOTAL | + 98% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 512 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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