- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Minsk
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus vs Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 8% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨538) | ₨150 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (₨282) | ₨300 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (₨137) | ₨225 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47 BYN (₨49) | ₨99 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.92 BYN (₨97) | ₨79 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.26 BYN (₨141) | ₨30 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨233) | ₨300 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.41 BYN (₨80) | ₨162 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.09 BYN (₨36) | ₨80 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.90 BYN (₨63) | ₨100 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (₨577) | ₨850 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.39 BYN (₨79) | ₨80 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.94 BYN (₨31) | ₨100 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 2% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,302 BYN (₨43,179) | ₨20,330 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 774 BYN (₨25,689) | ₨7,000 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 101 BYN (₨3,351) | ₨5,041 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 793 BYN (₨26,303) | ₨25,000 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 555 BYN (₨18,415) | ₨10,000 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87 BYN (₨2,894) | ₨8,000 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨648) | ₨1,000 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (₨28,166) | ₨100,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 258 BYN (₨8,559) | ₨25,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 BYN (₨405) | ₨300 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 BYN (₨566) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 203 BYN (₨6,746) | ₨2,500 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 64 BYN (₨2,125) | ₨4,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239 BYN (₨7,937) | ₨4,000 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 223 BYN (₨7,389) | ₨3,000 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,896 BYN (₨1,057,978) | ₨570,000 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.32 BYN (₨44) | ₨66 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (₨1,239) | ₨500 | + 148% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 BYN (₨358) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 6% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (₨298) | ₨80 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (₨354) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (₨1,231) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 BYN (₨251) | ₨50 | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.16 BYN (₨171) | ₨100 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (₨199) | ₨100 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (₨83) | ₨300 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.70 BYN (₨123) | ₨100 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (₨604) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 3% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 BYN (₨1,049) | ₨1,000 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (₨518) | ₨400 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 BYN (₨2,401) | ₨2,000 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68 BYN (₨2,240) | ₨5,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (₨482) | ₨800 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (₨126) | ₨80 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (₨169) | ₨100 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,105 BYN (₨36,640) | ₨30,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (₨2,670) | ₨1,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.71 BYN (₨90) | ₨200 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 509 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨61,602
(1,857 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Aizawl.
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