Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 66% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (€5.07) | €16 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (€2.96) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.78 BYN (€1.20) | €6 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 BYN (€0.57) | €0.96 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.13 BYN (€1.00) | €2.79 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.33 BYN (€1.38) | €2.02 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (€2.30) | €5.36 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.98 BYN (€0.95) | €2.49 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.49 BYN (€0.47) | €1.60 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.15 BYN (€0.68) | €2.31 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (€5.72) | €7 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.59 BYN (€0.82) | €2.05 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.95 BYN (€0.30) | €1.09 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,753 BYN (€557) | €1,233 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,098 BYN (€349) | €912 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 BYN (€34) | €129 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,050 BYN (€334) | €750 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 731 BYN (€233) | €569 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (€25) | €143 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (€5.74) | €27 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 678 BYN (€215) | €357 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 279 BYN (€89) | €109 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN (€4.03) | €9 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 BYN (€5.59) | €13 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 99 BYN (€31) | €79 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92 BYN (€29) | €30 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 BYN (€68) | €86 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 280 BYN (€89) | €116 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,517 BYN (€10,338) | €25,406 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (€0.58) | €1.37 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 38 BYN (€12) | €33 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 BYN (€3.78) | €17 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (€3.72) | €5.75 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 BYN (€4.34) | €7 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 BYN (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (€2.78) | €4.71 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.19 BYN (€1.65) | €4.25 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.82 BYN (€1.85) | €3.63 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.58 BYN (€0.82) | €1.71 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.09 BYN (€1.30) | €1.99 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (€4.43) | €18 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 55% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43 BYN (€14) | €38 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (€5.21) | €18 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63 BYN (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 BYN (€28) | €53 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (€4.57) | €9 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.02 BYN (€1.28) | €2.65 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.69 BYN (€1.49) | €5.93 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,133 BYN (€360) | €407 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.11 BYN (€0.03) | €0.15 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 BYN (€34) | €52 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.33 BYN (€1.38) | €8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,492 (4,692 BYN) in Minsk.
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