- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Minsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (E£ 116) | E£ 72 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (E£ 71) | E£ 72 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.32 BYN (E£ 30) | E£ 37 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41 BYN (E£ 13) | E£ 14 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.57 BYN (E£ 23) | E£ 20 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.90 BYN (E£ 35) | E£ 14 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (E£ 54) | E£ 29 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33 BYN (E£ 21) | E£ 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.20 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 5.86 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.63 BYN (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (E£ 136) | E£ 92 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.11 BYN (E£ 19) | E£ 11 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10 BYN (E£ 10) | E£ 10 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,201 BYN (E£ 10,686) | E£ 5,401 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 698 BYN (E£ 6,215) | E£ 3,866 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 95 BYN (E£ 845) | E£ 898 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 902 BYN (E£ 8,026) | E£ 3,602 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 BYN (E£ 4,741) | E£ 2,335 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 164 BYN (E£ 1,463) | E£ 736 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (E£ 157) | E£ 365 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 849 BYN (E£ 7,556) | E£ 6,508 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 225 BYN (E£ 2,004) | E£ 1,877 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 BYN (E£ 97) | E£ 67 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 BYN (E£ 115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 21% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 BYN (E£ 1,849) | E£ 740 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 BYN (E£ 539) | E£ 681 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 230 BYN (E£ 2,050) | E£ 1,691 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 BYN (E£ 1,991) | E£ 777 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 0% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,406 BYN (E£ 270,567) | E£ 453,039 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 BYN (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (E£ 310) | E£ 182 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 BYN (E£ 88) | E£ 101 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 59% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 BYN (E£ 80) | E£ 33 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (E£ 92) | E£ 72 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (E£ 320) | E£ 200 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.28 BYN (E£ 47) | E£ 40 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.30 BYN (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.85 BYN (E£ 43) | E£ 26 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.21 BYN (E£ 20) | E£ 20 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.93 BYN (E£ 26) | E£ 15 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (E£ 145) | E£ 46 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 BYN (E£ 239) | E£ 153 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (E£ 131) | E£ 99 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 BYN (E£ 647) | E£ 520 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 BYN (E£ 761) | E£ 249 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (E£ 119) | E£ 52 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.55 BYN (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.89 BYN (E£ 44) | E£ 19 | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,121 BYN (E£ 9,973) | E£ 11,487 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 BYN (E£ 2.67) | E£ 0.23 | + 1076% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (E£ 797) | E£ 416 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.58 BYN (E£ 23) | E£ 28 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 777 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.898
EGP
/
BYN
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,062
(2,479 BYN)
in Minsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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