- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United Kingdom
- Minsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 BYN (£4.32) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (£3.31) | £5.50 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.09 BYN (£1.24) | £3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.18 BYN (£0.47) | £0.80 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.68 BYN (£1.07) | £2.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.90 BYN (£1.16) | £1.42 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.92 BYN (£1.97) | £4.91 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.92 BYN (£0.77) | £1.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.78 BYN (£0.31) | £0.81 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77 BYN (£0.71) | £1.64 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.96 BYN (£0.78) | £1.80 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.64 BYN (£0.26) | £0.71 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,014 BYN (£405) | £1,307 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 737 BYN (£295) | £1,091 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 BYN (£27) | £186 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 856 BYN (£342) | £686 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 526 BYN (£210) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 172 BYN (£69) | £154 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (£7) | £22 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 918 BYN (£367) | £351 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (£84) | £80 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (£4.08) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 BYN (£4.33) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 129 BYN (£52) | £67 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 164 BYN (£66) | £60 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 BYN (£71) | £64 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,440 BYN (£10,574) | £17,989 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 BYN (£0.47) | £1.14 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 BYN (£13) | £60 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 BYN (£3.08) | £18 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (£3.77) | £3.17 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 BYN (£3.71) | £5.88 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 BYN (£10) | £73 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.60 BYN (£1.84) | £2.55 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.94 BYN (£1.58) | £1.49 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.34 BYN (£1.74) | £3.31 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.75 BYN (£0.70) | £1.53 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 BYN (£1.08) | £1.81 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (£5.66) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (£12) | £35 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (£5.05) | £18 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 BYN (£22) | £67 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 BYN (£36) | £56 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (£5.64) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.30 BYN (£1.32) | £2.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.60 BYN (£1.84) | £3.68 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 253 BYN (£101) | £122 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 BYN (£0.04) | £0.04 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84 BYN (£33) | £37 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.24 BYN (£0.90) | £9 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 657 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,497
(3,744 BYN)
in Minsk.
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