Cost of living in Brest (Belarus) is 46% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Brest (Belarus) is 52% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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Brest | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 BYN (€4.48) | €13 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (€4.07) | €8 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.73 BYN (€1.35) | €3.03 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.65 BYN (€0.60) | €0.87 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.72 BYN (€0.98) | €3.24 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.79 BYN (€1.37) | €1.52 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.74 BYN (€2.08) | €5.64 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.56 BYN (€0.93) | €1.70 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.10 BYN (€0.40) | €1.09 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75 BYN (€0.63) | €0.86 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (€5.78) | €8 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.70 BYN (€0.98) | €1.82 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23 BYN (€0.45) | €0.82 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Brest (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 726 BYN (€263) | €1,168 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 612 BYN (€222) | €747 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85 BYN (€31) | €83 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 673 BYN (€244) | €739 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400 BYN (€145) | €443 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70 BYN (€25) | €60 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (€8) | €26 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,329 BYN (€482) | €370 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181 BYN (€65) | €76 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Brest (Belarus) is 8% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 128 BYN (€47) | €74 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 94 BYN (€34) | €29 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 208 BYN (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 174 BYN (€63) | €95 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Brest (Belarus) is 41% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €18,381 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.49 BYN (€0.54) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30 BYN (€11) | €34 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Brest (Belarus) is 59% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6 BYN (€2.23) | €9 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 BYN (€3.26) | €5.74 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 BYN (€7) | €61 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 BYN (€5.80) | €3.29 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.36 BYN (€1.58) | €2.00 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00 BYN (€1.45) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.93 BYN (€0.70) | €1.39 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.19 BYN (€0.43) | €1.71 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 BYN (€3.84) | €13 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Brest (Belarus) is 28% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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Brest | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38 BYN (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (€4.53) | €17 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 BYN (€11) | €49 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 BYN (€2.54) | €8 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.62 BYN (€1.31) | €2.37 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.62 BYN (€1.31) | €3.03 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,127 BYN (€408) | €431 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (€33) | €45 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.15 BYN (€1.14) | €3.89 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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