- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Minsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (E£ 114) | E£ 72 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (E£ 70) | E£ 72 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.32 BYN (E£ 29) | E£ 36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.37 BYN (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.52 BYN (E£ 22) | E£ 20 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.84 BYN (E£ 34) | E£ 14 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (E£ 60) | E£ 29 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.21 BYN (E£ 19) | E£ 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04 BYN (E£ 9) | E£ 5.98 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 BYN (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (E£ 138) | E£ 92 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 BYN (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.03 BYN (E£ 9) | E£ 10 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,201 BYN (E£ 10,506) | E£ 5,401 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 729 BYN (E£ 6,373) | E£ 3,866 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85 BYN (E£ 741) | E£ 898 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 BYN (E£ 7,870) | E£ 3,625 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 522 BYN (E£ 4,563) | E£ 2,335 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317 BYN (E£ 2,770) | E£ 736 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 17 BYN (E£ 150) | E£ 365 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (E£ 7,428) | E£ 6,508 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN (E£ 1,881) | E£ 1,489 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (E£ 90) | E£ 67 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 BYN (E£ 113) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 193 BYN (E£ 1,686) | E£ 740 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (E£ 530) | E£ 614 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (E£ 1,987) | E£ 1,504 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 BYN (E£ 1,957) | E£ 777 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 7% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,381 BYN (E£ 248,260) | E£ 453,039 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (E£ 304) | E£ 182 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 BYN (E£ 79) | E£ 126 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 46% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (E£ 79) | E£ 33 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (E£ 90) | E£ 80 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (E£ 252) | E£ 200 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.28 BYN (E£ 46) | E£ 40 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.30 BYN (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.72 BYN (E£ 41) | E£ 26 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.11 BYN (E£ 18) | E£ 20 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.76 BYN (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (E£ 138) | E£ 48 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 BYN (E£ 235) | E£ 153 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (E£ 125) | E£ 96 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 BYN (E£ 636) | E£ 520 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 BYN (E£ 748) | E£ 228 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (E£ 132) | E£ 52 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.44 BYN (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.36 BYN (E£ 38) | E£ 19 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,121 BYN (E£ 9,803) | E£ 11,487 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 BYN (E£ 2.62) | E£ 0.23 | + 1056% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (E£ 783) | E£ 416 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.66 BYN (E£ 23) | E£ 28 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 740 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.747
EGP
/
BYN
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 27% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,277
(2,318 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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