- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Minsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 BYN (E£ 96) | E£ 68 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (E£ 75) | E£ 60 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.14 BYN (E£ 28) | E£ 32 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.19 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 13 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (E£ 22) | E£ 16 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.87 BYN (E£ 26) | E£ 6 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.12 BYN (E£ 46) | E£ 27 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.69 BYN (E£ 15) | E£ 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.79 BYN (E£ 7) | E£ 5.21 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 BYN (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (E£ 139) | E£ 88 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.00 BYN (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.60 BYN (E£ 5.37) | E£ 2.28 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 98% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,050 BYN (E£ 9,439) | E£ 4,826 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 787 BYN (E£ 7,078) | E£ 2,486 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 BYN (E£ 606) | E£ 245 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 912 BYN (E£ 8,198) | E£ 2,488 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 548 BYN (E£ 4,923) | E£ 1,489 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 172 BYN (E£ 1,546) | E£ 238 | + 550% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (E£ 158) | E£ 397 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 918 BYN (E£ 8,255) | E£ 6,060 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (E£ 1,884) | E£ 1,489 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (E£ 92) | E£ 60 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 BYN (E£ 97) | E£ 17 | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132 BYN (E£ 1,183) | E£ 735 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 62 BYN (E£ 561) | E£ 604 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168 BYN (E£ 1,506) | E£ 1,360 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173 BYN (E£ 1,551) | E£ 581 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,785 BYN (E£ 249,764) | E£ 348,808 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.20 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 3.19 | + 238% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 BYN (E£ 279) | E£ 123 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 BYN (E£ 70) | E£ 21 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (E£ 85) | E£ 24 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 BYN (E£ 83) | E£ 90 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 BYN (E£ 217) | E£ 98 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.60 BYN (E£ 41) | E£ 30 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.94 BYN (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.34 BYN (E£ 39) | E£ 23 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.75 BYN (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 BYN (E£ 24) | E£ 12 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (E£ 127) | E£ 28 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (E£ 277) | E£ 119 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (E£ 114) | E£ 80 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 BYN (E£ 485) | E£ 323 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 BYN (E£ 798) | E£ 214 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (E£ 127) | E£ 52 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.30 BYN (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.60 BYN (E£ 41) | E£ 19 | + 112% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,177 BYN (E£ 10,581) | E£ 12,013 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 BYN (E£ 0.90) | E£ 0.23 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84 BYN (E£ 753) | E£ 433 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.24 BYN (E£ 20) | E£ 26 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 679 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
8.989
EGP
/
BYN
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,995
(2,558 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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