- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Minsk
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 21% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (₨423) | ₨150 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨260) | ₨300 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.32 BYN (₨108) | ₨225 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.37 BYN (₨44) | ₨99 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.52 BYN (₨82) | ₨79 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.84 BYN (₨125) | ₨30 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨223) | ₨300 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.21 BYN (₨72) | ₨162 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04 BYN (₨34) | ₨80 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 BYN (₨51) | ₨100 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (₨515) | ₨850 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 BYN (₨66) | ₨80 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.03 BYN (₨34) | ₨100 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 29% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,201 BYN (₨39,068) | ₨10,165 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 729 BYN (₨23,700) | ₨7,000 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85 BYN (₨2,756) | ₨5,041 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 BYN (₨29,268) | ₨10,500 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 522 BYN (₨16,967) | ₨10,000 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317 BYN (₨10,300) | ₨8,000 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 17 BYN (₨558) | ₨1,000 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (₨27,622) | ₨100,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN (₨6,995) | ₨25,000 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨336) | ₨300 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 BYN (₨420) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 10% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 193 BYN (₨6,269) | ₨2,500 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (₨1,971) | ₨4,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (₨7,389) | ₨4,000 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 BYN (₨7,278) | ₨3,000 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 30% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,381 BYN (₨923,210) | ₨570,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 BYN (₨41) | ₨66 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (₨1,132) | ₨500 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 BYN (₨295) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 15% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (₨292) | ₨80 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (₨335) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (₨936) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.28 BYN (₨172) | ₨50 | + 244% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.30 BYN (₨140) | ₨100 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.72 BYN (₨154) | ₨100 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.11 BYN (₨69) | ₨300 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.76 BYN (₨90) | ₨100 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (₨513) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 6% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 BYN (₨875) | ₨1,000 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (₨466) | ₨400 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 BYN (₨2,364) | ₨2,000 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 BYN (₨2,783) | ₨5,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (₨489) | ₨800 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.44 BYN (₨112) | ₨80 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.36 BYN (₨142) | ₨100 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,121 BYN (₨36,456) | ₨30,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 BYN (₨10) | ₨1.50 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (₨2,913) | ₨1,500 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.66 BYN (₨87) | ₨200 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 521 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨28,292
(870 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨27,000
in Aizawl.
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