Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 60% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 BYN ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN ($4.38) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.67 BYN ($2.26) | $4.57 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.22 BYN ($0.88) | $0.95 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.66 BYN ($1.46) | $2.87 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN ($2.42) | $4.23 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN ($4.21) | $9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN ($1.20) | $3.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46 BYN ($0.98) | $1.54 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 BYN ($0.80) | $5.34 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.69 BYN ($1.47) | $2.88 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.28 BYN ($0.51) | $2.16 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 68% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,806 BYN ($718) | $2,018 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,137 BYN ($452) | $1,676 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128 BYN ($51) | $219 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,103 BYN ($439) | $1,516 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778 BYN ($309) | $1,028 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 84 BYN ($33) | $163 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 BYN ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 806 BYN ($321) | $321 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 BYN ($139) | $158 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 BYN ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN ($13) | $23 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 8% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167 BYN ($66) | $56 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 86 BYN ($34) | $34 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 BYN ($100) | $86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 BYN ($130) | $117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 46% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,029 BYN ($14,728) | $22,998 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.27 BYN ($0.90) | $1.26 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43 BYN ($17) | $35 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 BYN ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 BYN ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 BYN ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN ($15) | $155 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 BYN ($3.84) | $4.74 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN ($3.69) | $5.78 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.39 BYN ($1.35) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 BYN ($1.70) | $1.99 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 BYN ($9) | $17 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN ($22) | $56 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 BYN ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 BYN ($38) | $219 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 BYN ($49) | $107 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN ($5.04) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.61 BYN ($2.23) | $5.40 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN ($2.89) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,033 BYN ($411) | $469 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 BYN ($0.07) | $0.22 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 95 BYN ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.62 BYN ($1.84) | $8 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 524 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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