- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Minsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,063 p. (E£ 85) | E£ 61 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68,044 p. (E£ 61) | E£ 48 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,972 p. (E£ 26) | E£ 25 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11,350 p. (E£ 10) | E£ 10 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22,194 p. (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37,470 p. (E£ 34) | E£ 6 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53,520 p. (E£ 48) | E£ 27 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,320 p. (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,244 p. (E£ 5.64) | E£ 3.74 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,898 p. (E£ 14) | E£ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129,216 p. (E£ 117) | E£ 89 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17,416 p. (E£ 16) | E£ 9 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,515 p. (E£ 4.98) | E£ 2.71 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,681,800 p. (E£ 9,641) | E£ 4,450 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,629,680 p. (E£ 6,887) | E£ 2,577 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 584,290 p. (E£ 527) | E£ 218 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,902,910 p. (E£ 8,036) | E£ 2,526 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,376,440 p. (E£ 4,853) | E£ 1,181 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 449,333 p. (E£ 406) | E£ 512 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173,710 p. (E£ 157) | E£ 443 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,447,300 p. (E£ 8,527) | E£ 5,512 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,635,720 p. (E£ 1,476) | E£ 1,699 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93,311 p. (E£ 84) | E£ 64 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 97,783 p. (E£ 88) | E£ 19 | + 371% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 15% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,154,150 p. (E£ 1,042) | E£ 645 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 651,541 p. (E£ 588) | E£ 599 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,275,280 p. (E£ 1,151) | E£ 1,046 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,700 p. (E£ 1,427) | E£ 720 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 263,424,000 p. (E£ 237,766) | E£ 507,909 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,864 p. (E£ 11) | E£ 3.02 | + 254% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244,971 p. (E£ 221) | E£ 109 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68,785 p. (E£ 62) | E£ 21 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84,721 p. (E£ 76) | E£ 24 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,171 p. (E£ 87) | E£ 76 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 204,950 p. (E£ 185) | E£ 112 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35,971 p. (E£ 32) | E£ 30 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37,801 p. (E£ 34) | E£ 30 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44,776 p. (E£ 40) | E£ 27 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,218 p. (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,177 p. (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 124,821 p. (E£ 113) | E£ 39 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416,867 p. (E£ 376) | E£ 119 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120,591 p. (E£ 109) | E£ 73 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 610,762 p. (E£ 551) | E£ 283 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798,617 p. (E£ 721) | E£ 233 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 125,001 p. (E£ 113) | E£ 52 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,949 p. (E£ 29) | E£ 24 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43,136 p. (E£ 39) | E£ 19 | + 100% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,566,820 p. (E£ 2,317) | E£ 2,268 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 849 p. (E£ 0.77) | E£ 0.23 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 815,793 p. (E£ 736) | E£ 394 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,864 p. (E£ 19) | E£ 26 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 594 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 40% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,259
(20,229,266 p.)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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