Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (33 zł) | 35 zł | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (4.23 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (6 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (3.95 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (3.85 zł) | 4.05 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (56 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (2.26 zł) | 4.10 zł | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 44% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (2,926 zł) | 6,984 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (2,110 zł) | 4,960 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (224 zł) | 693 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (1,997 zł) | 3,607 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (1,396 zł) | 2,792 zł | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (147 zł) | 398 zł | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (45 zł) | 58 zł | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (1,728 zł) | 1,871 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (795 zł) | 476 zł | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (47 zł) | 35 zł | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (293 zł) | 340 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (139 zł) | 147 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (447 zł) | 354 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (489 zł) | 418 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 33% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (66,067 zł) | 103,207 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (3.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (76 zł) | 110 zł | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (37 zł) | 34 zł | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 8% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (37 zł) | 34 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (61 zł) | 138 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (5.98 zł) | 5.99 zł | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (36 zł) | 62 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (94 zł) | 80 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (37 zł) | 59 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (150 zł) | 221 zł | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (205 zł) | 182 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (25 zł) | 31 zł | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (1,728 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (0.34 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (141 zł) | 143 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 955 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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