Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN ($8) | $23 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN ($4.23) | $11 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN ($2.28) | $9 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN ($0.97) | $1.25 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN ($1.52) | $6 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN ($2.41) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN ($4.15) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN ($1.41) | $5.28 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN ($0.90) | $3.90 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN ($0.88) | $3.32 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN ($1.46) | $3.12 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN ($0.52) | $4.08 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 85% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN ($669) | $6,851 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN ($482) | $4,177 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN ($51) | $164 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN ($457) | $3,743 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN ($319) | $2,353 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN ($34) | $124 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN ($10) | $67 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN ($395) | $308 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN ($182) | $161 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN ($11) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN ($12) | $31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 27% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN ($67) | $61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN ($32) | $57 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN ($102) | $94 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN ($112) | $147 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN ($15,101) | $24,700 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN ($0.90) | $1.31 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN ($17) | $129 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN ($9) | $21 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN ($14) | $144 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN ($4.31) | $4.05 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN ($3.41) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN ($1.37) | $4.14 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN ($2.17) | $2.02 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN ($8) | $31 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN ($21) | $69 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN ($8) | $36 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN ($34) | $350 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN ($47) | $99 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN ($5.80) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN ($1.96) | $5.27 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN ($2.87) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN ($395) | $443 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN ($0.08) | $0.10 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN ($32) | $100 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN ($1.70) | $14 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,175 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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