- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Minsk
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to 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 | 14 BYN (₨497) | ₨150 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨293) | ₨300 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.58 BYN (₨124) | ₨225 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.42 BYN (₨49) | ₨99 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.74 BYN (₨95) | ₨79 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 BYN (₨149) | ₨30 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (₨223) | ₨300 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.37 BYN (₨82) | ₨162 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.01 BYN (₨35) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.81 BYN (₨63) | ₨100 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (₨576) | ₨850 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.14 BYN (₨74) | ₨80 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05 BYN (₨36) | ₨100 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,201 BYN (₨41,663) | ₨20,330 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 660 BYN (₨22,908) | ₨7,000 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 95 BYN (₨3,295) | ₨5,041 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 728 BYN (₨25,268) | ₨25,000 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 545 BYN (₨18,895) | ₨10,000 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 182 BYN (₨6,314) | ₨8,000 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨698) | ₨1,000 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (₨29,460) | ₨100,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 225 BYN (₨7,813) | ₨25,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 BYN (₨418) | ₨300 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 BYN (₨503) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 1% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 BYN (₨7,209) | ₨2,500 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 63 BYN (₨2,201) | ₨4,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234 BYN (₨8,109) | ₨4,000 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 BYN (₨7,762) | ₨3,000 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 49% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,634 BYN (₨1,062,796) | ₨570,000 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.29 BYN (₨45) | ₨66 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (₨1,340) | ₨500 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 BYN (₨357) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 11% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (₨312) | ₨80 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (₨357) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (₨1,363) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.99 BYN (₨208) | ₨50 | + 316% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.47 BYN (₨155) | ₨100 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.85 BYN (₨168) | ₨100 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.22 BYN (₨77) | ₨300 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64 BYN (₨126) | ₨100 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (₨569) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 17% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 BYN (₨1,213) | ₨1,000 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (₨511) | ₨400 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 BYN (₨2,521) | ₨2,000 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 BYN (₨2,860) | ₨5,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (₨470) | ₨800 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.72 BYN (₨129) | ₨80 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.02 BYN (₨174) | ₨100 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,121 BYN (₨38,881) | ₨30,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 BYN (₨10) | ₨1.50 | + 594% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (₨2,772) | ₨1,500 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.67 BYN (₨93) | ₨200 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 437 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 9% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨62,090
(1,790 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨57,000
in Aizawl.
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