Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (£4.85) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (£3.04) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.94 BYN (£1.16) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.84 BYN (£0.54) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.59 BYN (£1.06) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.09 BYN (£1.21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 BYN (£2.48) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.13 BYN (£0.93) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60 BYN (£0.47) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.32 BYN (£0.68) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 BYN (£5.83) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77 BYN (£0.82) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.02 BYN (£0.30) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,714 BYN (£507) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,097 BYN (£324) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 116 BYN (£34) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,037 BYN (£306) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 727 BYN (£215) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (£24) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21 BYN (£6) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 726 BYN (£214) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 BYN (£74) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN (£3.86) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 BYN (£5.19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 99 BYN (£29) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92 BYN (£27) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 BYN (£63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 280 BYN (£83) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,570 BYN (£9,328) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.87 BYN (£0.55) | £1.25 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (£12) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 BYN (£3.51) | £15 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (£3.46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 BYN (£4.30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 BYN (£9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (£2.58) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.21 BYN (£1.54) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.82 BYN (£1.72) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.73 BYN (£0.81) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.36 BYN (£0.99) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (£4.33) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 BYN (£15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (£4.86) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63 BYN (£19) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (£28) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (£4.24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.46 BYN (£1.32) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.41 BYN (£1.60) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,133 BYN (£335) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 BYN (£0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 BYN (£26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 BYN (£1.79) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2021.
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