- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Minsk
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 25% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 BYN (₨354) | ₨150 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨275) | ₨300 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.14 BYN (₨104) | ₨225 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.19 BYN (₨39) | ₨50 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (₨83) | ₨80 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.87 BYN (₨95) | ₨30 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.12 BYN (₨170) | ₨300 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.69 BYN (₨56) | ₨120 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.79 BYN (₨26) | ₨80 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 BYN (₨52) | ₨100 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (₨513) | ₨850 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.00 BYN (₨66) | ₨80 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.60 BYN (₨20) | ₨100 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 25% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,050 BYN (₨34,841) | ₨10,165 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 787 BYN (₨26,127) | ₨7,000 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 BYN (₨2,237) | ₨5,041 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 912 BYN (₨30,262) | ₨10,500 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 548 BYN (₨18,170) | ₨10,000 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 172 BYN (₨5,707) | ₨8,000 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (₨582) | ₨1,000 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 918 BYN (₨30,470) | ₨100,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (₨6,954) | ₨25,000 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨339) | ₨300 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 BYN (₨359) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132 BYN (₨4,366) | ₨2,500 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 62 BYN (₨2,069) | ₨4,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168 BYN (₨5,560) | ₨4,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173 BYN (₨5,727) | ₨3,000 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,785 BYN (₨921,941) | ₨570,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.20 BYN (₨40) | ₨66 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 BYN (₨1,029) | ₨400 | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 BYN (₨258) | ₨438 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 17% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (₨313) | ₨80 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 BYN (₨308) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 BYN (₨801) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.60 BYN (₨153) | ₨50 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.94 BYN (₨131) | ₨100 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.34 BYN (₨144) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.75 BYN (₨58) | ₨300 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 BYN (₨89) | ₨100 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (₨470) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 1% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (₨1,023) | ₨1,000 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (₨419) | ₨400 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 BYN (₨1,789) | ₨2,000 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 BYN (₨2,947) | ₨5,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (₨468) | ₨800 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.30 BYN (₨110) | ₨80 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.60 BYN (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,177 BYN (₨39,058) | ₨30,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 BYN (₨3.31) | ₨1.50 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84 BYN (₨2,778) | ₨1,500 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.24 BYN (₨74) | ₨200 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 350 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨32,070
(967 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Aizawl.
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