- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Japan
- Brest
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brest, Belarus compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brest (Belarus) is 12% 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 | 2.50 BYN (¥146) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.27 BYN (¥74) | ¥168 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.81 BYN (¥105) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.80 BYN (¥105) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2.50 BYN (¥146) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.30 BYN (¥76) | ¥600 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.70 BYN (¥41) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.25 BYN (¥73) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 BYN (¥699) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.45 BYN (¥26) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Brest (Belarus) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500 BYN (¥29,112) | ¥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 | 60 BYN (¥3,493) | ¥15,000 | - 77% | |
| 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) | 18 BYN (¥1,019) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125 BYN (¥7,278) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Brest (Belarus) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 50 BYN (¥2,911) | ¥7,000 | - 58% | |
| 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 | 50 BYN (¥2,911) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Brest (Belarus) is 13% 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 | 1.25 BYN (¥73) | ¥158 | - 54% | |
| 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.) | 4.00 BYN (¥233) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.00 BYN (¥58) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 0.50 BYN (¥29) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.00 BYN (¥175) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brest (Belarus) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3.00 BYN (¥175) | - | - | |
| 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.) | 1.50 BYN (¥87) | ¥550 | - 84% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brest (Belarus) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥242,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥208,843
(3,587 BYN)
in Brest.
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