Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 42% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (20 Lari) | 64 Lari | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (11 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (5.99 Lari) | 11 Lari | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (2.54 Lari) | 5.97 Lari | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (4.00 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (6 Lari) | 5.35 Lari | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (11 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (3.72 Lari) | 3.66 Lari | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (2.38 Lari) | 2.25 Lari | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (2.31 Lari) | 3.13 Lari | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (33 Lari) | 24 Lari | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (3.85 Lari) | 4.15 Lari | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (1.36 Lari) | 1.29 Lari | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 52% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (1,759 Lari) | 4,278 Lari | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (1,268 Lari) | 2,804 Lari | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (135 Lari) | 190 Lari | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (1,201 Lari) | 2,787 Lari | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (840 Lari) | 2,197 Lari | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (88 Lari) | 996 Lari | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (27 Lari) | 30 Lari | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (1,039 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (478 Lari) | 338 Lari | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (28 Lari) | 31 Lari | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (33 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 35% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (176 Lari) | 295 Lari | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (84 Lari) | 148 Lari | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (269 Lari) | 319 Lari | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (294 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 25% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (39,720 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (2.38 Lari) | 3.37 Lari | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (46 Lari) | 49 Lari | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (22 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 29% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (16 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (22 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (37 Lari) | 70 Lari | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (16 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (11 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (9 Lari) | 14 Lari | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (3.60 Lari) | 5.71 Lari | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (5.72 Lari) | 8 Lari | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (22 Lari) | 52 Lari | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 46% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (56 Lari) | 79 Lari | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (22 Lari) | 34 Lari | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (90 Lari) | 66 Lari | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (123 Lari) | 165 Lari | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (15 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (5.15 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (8 Lari) | 8 Lari | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (1,039 Lari) | 3,629 Lari | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (0.21 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (85 Lari) | 193 Lari | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (4.46 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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