- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United Kingdom
- Minsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,063 p. (£3.67) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68,044 p. (£2.65) | £5.50 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,972 p. (£1.13) | £3.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11,350 p. (£0.44) | £0.80 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22,194 p. (£0.87) | £2.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37,470 p. (£1.46) | £1.42 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53,520 p. (£2.09) | £4.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,320 p. (£0.60) | £1.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,244 p. (£0.24) | £0.84 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,898 p. (£0.62) | £1.64 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129,216 p. (£5.04) | £7 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17,416 p. (£0.68) | £1.80 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,515 p. (£0.21) | £0.86 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,681,800 p. (£416) | £1,307 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,629,680 p. (£297) | £1,091 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 584,290 p. (£23) | £186 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,902,910 p. (£347) | £686 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,376,440 p. (£210) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 449,333 p. (£18) | £154 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173,710 p. (£7) | £22 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,447,300 p. (£368) | £351 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,635,720 p. (£64) | £80 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93,311 p. (£3.64) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 97,783 p. (£3.81) | £11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,154,150 p. (£45) | £67 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 651,541 p. (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,275,280 p. (£50) | £60 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,700 p. (£62) | £64 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 263,424,000 p. (£10,268) | £17,989 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,864 p. (£0.46) | £1.14 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244,971 p. (£10) | £60 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68,785 p. (£2.68) | £18 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84,721 p. (£3.30) | £3.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,171 p. (£3.75) | £5.88 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 204,950 p. (£8) | £73 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35,971 p. (£1.40) | £2.55 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37,801 p. (£1.47) | £1.49 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44,776 p. (£1.75) | £3.50 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,218 p. (£0.59) | £1.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,177 p. (£1.06) | £1.96 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 124,821 p. (£4.87) | £14 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416,867 p. (£16) | £36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120,591 p. (£4.70) | £18 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 610,762 p. (£24) | £67 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798,617 p. (£31) | £56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 125,001 p. (£4.87) | £7 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,949 p. (£1.25) | £2.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43,136 p. (£1.68) | £3.65 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,566,820 p. (£100) | £122 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 849 p. (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 815,793 p. (£32) | £37 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,864 p. (£0.81) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 529 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,325
(33,993,523 p.)
in Minsk.
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