- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Minsk
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Minsk (Belarus) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 31% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 31% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 39,714 p. (₨251) | ₨159 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37,857 p. (₨239) | ₨244 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 23,956 p. (₨151) | ₨69 | 118% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,714 p. (₨49) | ₨26 | 89% |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,686 p. (₨86) | ₨37 | 131% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24,233 p. (₨153) | ₨19 | 705% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,429 p. (₨186) | ₨81 | 128% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,786 p. (₨112) | ₨92 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 7,714 p. (₨49) | ₨40 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 10,557 p. (₨67) | ₨64 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65,714 p. (₨415) | ₨1,200 | 65% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,500 p. (₨66) | ₨54 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,240 p. (₨33) | ₨47 | 30% |
| Housing | 88% | ||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 88% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 6,272,220 p. (₨39,566) | ₨9,389 | 321% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,714 p. (₨1,802) | ₨2,133 | 16% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 208,571 p. (₨1,316) | ₨1,572 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,597,750 p. (₨41,619) | ₨50,250 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,200,000 p. (₨7,570) | ₨18,000 | 58% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76,667 p. (₨484) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 143,333 p. (₨904) | - | - |
| Clothes | 82% | ||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 82% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 842,857 p. (₨5,317) | ₨2,667 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 481,429 p. (₨3,037) | ₨1,700 | 79% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 788,333 p. (₨4,973) | ₨2,913 | 71% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 537,143 p. (₨3,388) | ₨1,967 | 72% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,877,000 p. (₨1,166,215) | ₨537,500 | 117% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,151 p. (₨32) | ₨65 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 76,289 p. (₨481) | ₨789 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 50,175 p. (₨317) | ₨136 | 132% |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 50% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 51,000 p. (₨322) | ₨140 | 130% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,500 p. (₨205) | ₨142 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,500 p. (₨173) | ₨100 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 p. (₨284) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13,000 p. (₨82) | ₨100 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,938 p. (₨101) | ₨35 | 187% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33,167 p. (₨209) | ₨183 | 14% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 43% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120,833 p. (₨762) | ₨1,007 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37,143 p. (₨234) | ₨207 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327,143 p. (₨2,064) | ₨363 | 469% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 357,143 p. (₨2,253) | ₨933 | 141% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32,333 p. (₨204) | ₨237 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 13,400 p. (₨85) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 16,571 p. (₨105) | ₨109 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,485,710 p. (₨15,680) | ₨8,000 | 96% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 660 p. (₨4.16) | ₨1 | 316% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 294,444 p. (₨1,857) | ₨1,340 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 10,000 p. (₨63) | ₨115 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 976 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨18,094
(2,868,352 p.)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨12,500
in Coimbatore.