Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 40% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 31% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (168 Kč) | 210 Kč | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (94 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (50 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (21 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (34 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (53 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (92 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (31 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (20 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (19 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (281 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (32 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (11 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (14,788 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (10,662 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (1,134 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (10,094 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (7,057 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (744 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (227 Kč) | 417 Kč | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (8,731 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (4,020 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (236 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (275 Kč) | 340 Kč | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 13% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (1,480 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (702 Kč) | 867 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (2,257 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (2,469 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 41% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (333,886 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (20 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (386 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (188 Kč) | 283 Kč | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (135 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (186 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (310 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (133 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (95 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (75 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (30 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (48 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (181 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Minsk | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (474 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (188 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (757 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (1,036 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (128 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (43 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (63 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (8,732 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (1.74 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (712 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (38 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 910 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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