- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United Kingdom
- Minsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (£4.62) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (£2.84) | £5.50 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.32 BYN (£1.18) | £3.42 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.37 BYN (£0.48) | £0.81 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.52 BYN (£0.89) | £2.15 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.84 BYN (£1.37) | £1.37 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (£2.44) | £4.65 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.21 BYN (£0.79) | £1.77 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04 BYN (£0.37) | £0.79 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 BYN (£0.56) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (£5.62) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 BYN (£0.72) | £1.76 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.03 BYN (£0.37) | £0.76 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,201 BYN (£426) | £1,307 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 729 BYN (£259) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85 BYN (£30) | £181 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 BYN (£320) | £686 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 522 BYN (£185) | £568 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317 BYN (£112) | £117 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 17 BYN (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (£302) | £356 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN (£76) | £79 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (£3.67) | £8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 BYN (£4.58) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 193 BYN (£68) | £67 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (£22) | £32 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (£81) | £60 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 BYN (£79) | £64 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,381 BYN (£10,078) | £17,989 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 BYN (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (£12) | £60 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 BYN (£3.22) | £18 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (£3.19) | £3.17 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (£3.66) | £5.88 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (£10) | £61 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.28 BYN (£1.88) | £2.60 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.30 BYN (£1.53) | £1.39 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.72 BYN (£1.68) | £3.06 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.11 BYN (£0.75) | £1.57 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.76 BYN (£0.98) | £1.96 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (£5.60) | £15 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 BYN (£10) | £36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (£5.09) | £18 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 BYN (£26) | £68 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 BYN (£30) | £56 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (£5.34) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.44 BYN (£1.22) | £2.76 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.36 BYN (£1.55) | £4.24 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,121 BYN (£398) | £401 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 BYN (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (£32) | £37 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.66 BYN (£0.95) | £9 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 733 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 59% 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 £1,485
(4,183 BYN)
in Minsk.
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