Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 28% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (35 lei) | 32 lei | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (4.48 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (11 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (7 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (4.19 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (4.07 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (59 lei) | 25 lei | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (7 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (2.39 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (3,099 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (2,235 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (238 lei) | 390 lei | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (2,116 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (1,479 lei) | 914 lei | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (156 lei) | 253 lei | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (48 lei) | 32 lei | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (1,830 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (843 lei) | 330 lei | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (50 lei) | 30 lei | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (58 lei) | 23 lei | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 30% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (310 lei) | 261 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (147 lei) | 131 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (473 lei) | 270 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (517 lei) | 251 lei | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (69,978 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (4.19 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (81 lei) | 74 lei | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 BYN (42 lei) | 21 lei | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 25% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (28 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (39 lei) | 28 lei | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (65 lei) | 84 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (6 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (38 lei) | 16 lei | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 16% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Minsk | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (99 lei) | 69 lei | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (39 lei) | 43 lei | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (159 lei) | 166 lei | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (217 lei) | 135 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (27 lei) | 21 lei | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (13 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (1,830 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (0.37 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (149 lei) | 121 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 BYN (8 lei) | 16 lei | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 372 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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