- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Japan
- Brest
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brest, Belarus compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brest (Belarus) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥1,200 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26,604 p. (¥148) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13,592 p. (¥76) | ¥168 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19,582 p. (¥109) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 p. (¥100) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 p. (¥139) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,000 p. (¥72) | ¥600 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,000 p. (¥39) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13,222 p. (¥74) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 p. (¥667) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,500 p. (¥25) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Brest (Belarus) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,234,440 p. (¥29,103) | ¥82,500 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 664,164 p. (¥3,693) | ¥15,000 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 187,031 p. (¥1,040) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,250,000 p. (¥6,950) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Brest (Belarus) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500,000 p. (¥2,780) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 p. (¥2,780) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brest (Belarus) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,500 p. (¥69) | ¥158 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Brest (Belarus) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 p. (¥222) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 p. (¥56) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 p. (¥28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 p. (¥167) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brest (Belarus) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 p. (¥167) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,000 p. (¥83) | ¥550 | - 85% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 p. (¥2) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brest (Belarus) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥375,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥318,063
(57,206,173 p.)
in Brest.
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