- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Minsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 BYN (E£ 99) | E£ 60 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (E£ 76) | E£ 51 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.09 BYN (E£ 28) | E£ 32 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.18 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 12 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.68 BYN (E£ 24) | E£ 17 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.90 BYN (E£ 26) | E£ 5.56 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.92 BYN (E£ 45) | E£ 26 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.92 BYN (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.78 BYN (E£ 7) | E£ 4.76 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77 BYN (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (E£ 138) | E£ 88 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.96 BYN (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.64 BYN (E£ 5.88) | E£ 2.12 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 102% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,014 BYN (E£ 9,261) | E£ 4,499 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 737 BYN (E£ 6,734) | E£ 2,486 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 BYN (E£ 616) | E£ 223 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 856 BYN (E£ 7,822) | E£ 2,488 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 526 BYN (E£ 4,807) | E£ 1,489 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 172 BYN (E£ 1,572) | E£ 253 | + 522% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (E£ 160) | E£ 350 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 918 BYN (E£ 8,391) | E£ 5,618 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (E£ 1,915) | E£ 1,400 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (E£ 93) | E£ 55 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 BYN (E£ 99) | E£ 17 | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 27% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 129 BYN (E£ 1,183) | E£ 587 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (E£ 557) | E£ 581 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 164 BYN (E£ 1,503) | E£ 1,360 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 BYN (E£ 1,617) | E£ 466 | + 247% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,440 BYN (E£ 241,593) | E£ 317,760 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 2.91 | + 272% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 BYN (E£ 291) | E£ 109 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 BYN (E£ 70) | E£ 21 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 81% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (E£ 86) | E£ 24 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 BYN (E£ 85) | E£ 76 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 BYN (E£ 221) | E£ 112 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.60 BYN (E£ 42) | E£ 30 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.94 BYN (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.34 BYN (E£ 40) | E£ 23 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.75 BYN (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 BYN (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (E£ 129) | E£ 27 | + 386% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (E£ 282) | E£ 119 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (E£ 115) | E£ 73 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 BYN (E£ 493) | E£ 283 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 BYN (E£ 812) | E£ 233 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (E£ 129) | E£ 52 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.30 BYN (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.60 BYN (E£ 42) | E£ 19 | + 115% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 253 BYN (E£ 2,315) | E£ 2,268 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 BYN (E£ 0.91) | E£ 0.23 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84 BYN (E£ 765) | E£ 379 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.24 BYN (E£ 20) | E£ 26 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 717 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,102
(2,200 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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