Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 60% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 51% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 BYN (29 zł) | 50 zł | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 BYN (17 zł) | 33 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 BYN (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46 BYN (2.82 zł) | 4.95 zł | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.28 BYN (4.91 zł) | 20 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 BYN (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (11 zł) | 29 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.26 BYN (4.88 zł) | 6 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.85 BYN (2.12 zł) | 4.38 zł | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.77 BYN (3.17 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 BYN (25 zł) | 47 zł | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.19 BYN (4.80 zł) | 12 zł | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 BYN (1.38 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 69% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,281 BYN (2,615 zł) | 8,111 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (1,415 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 BYN (132 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,330 BYN (1,525 zł) | 5,014 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,011 BYN (1,159 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 85 BYN (98 zł) | 554 zł | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (30 zł) | 94 zł | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 975 BYN (1,117 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (533 zł) | 630 zł | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 BYN (33 zł) | 58 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 BYN (40 zł) | 73 zł | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (196 zł) | 416 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (93 zł) | 181 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (299 zł) | 406 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (327 zł) | 666 zł | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 61% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,253 BYN (38,120 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (2.65 zł) | 7 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (55 zł) | 136 zł | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 BYN (29 zł) | 34 zł | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 BYN (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (25 zł) | 41 zł | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 BYN (52 zł) | 269 zł | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 BYN (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (4.01 zł) | 15 zł | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.27 BYN (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (24 zł) | 78 zł | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Minsk | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 BYN (57 zł) | 115 zł | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 BYN (30 zł) | 64 zł | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 BYN (140 zł) | 388 zł | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 121 BYN (139 zł) | 188 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 BYN (19 zł) | 36 zł | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.80 BYN (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (1,158 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (0.23 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 BYN (103 zł) | 209 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 BYN (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
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