- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Minsk
- Brussels
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Minsk (Belarus) and Brussels (Belgium)
| Food | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 58% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 39,714 p. (€3.55) | €16.47 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37,857 p. (€3.38) | €7.55 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 23,956 p. (€2.14) | €4.97 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,714 p. (€0.69) | €1.19 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,686 p. (€1.22) | €3.14 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24,233 p. (€2.17) | €2.69 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,429 p. (€2.63) | €5.43 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,786 p. (€1.59) | €2.35 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 7,714 p. (€0.69) | €2.27 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 10,557 p. (€0.94) | €0.92 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65,714 p. (€5.87) | €7.79 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,500 p. (€0.94) | €2.07 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,240 p. (€0.47) | €1.53 | 69% |
| Housing | 51% | ||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 51% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 6,272,220 p. (€561) | €1,255 | 55% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,714 p. (€26) | €135 | 81% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 208,571 p. (€18.64) | €39 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,597,750 p. (€590) | €630 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,200,000 p. (€107) | €126 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76,667 p. (€6.85) | €8.70 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 143,333 p. (€12.81) | €8.72 | 47% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 14% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 842,857 p. (€75) | €83 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 481,429 p. (€43) | €44 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 788,333 p. (€70) | €82 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 537,143 p. (€48) | €110 | 56% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,877,000 p. (€16,524) | €22,349 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,151 p. (€0.46) | €1.61 | 71% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 76,289 p. (€6.82) | €46 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 50,175 p. (€4.48) | €20 | 78% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 42% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 51,000 p. (€4.56) | €8.36 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,500 p. (€2.90) | €4.75 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 p. (€2.46) | €3.23 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 p. (€4.02) | €3.76 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13,000 p. (€1.16) | €2.01 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,938 p. (€1.42) | €2.29 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33,167 p. (€2.96) | €18.85 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120,833 p. (€10.80) | €41 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37,143 p. (€3.32) | €18.21 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327,143 p. (€29) | €77 | 62% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 357,143 p. (€32) | €68 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32,333 p. (€2.89) | €7.78 | 63% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 13,400 p. (€1.20) | €3.02 | 60% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 16,571 p. (€1.48) | €2.33 | 37% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,485,710 p. (€222) | €144 | 54% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 660 p. (€0.06) | €0.23 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 294,444 p. (€26) | €65 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 10,000 p. (€0.89) | €5.07 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,043 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Brussels
you would need to make just about €1,143
(12,792,874 p.)
in Minsk.