Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 47% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 BYN (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 BYN (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 BYN (AU$3.54) | AU$5.37 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.23 BYN (AU$1.04) | AU$1.78 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.91 BYN (AU$1.83) | AU$5.80 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 BYN (AU$3.07) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (AU$4.58) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.16 BYN (AU$1.95) | AU$4.01 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.99 BYN (AU$0.93) | AU$3.26 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.50 BYN (AU$1.17) | AU$7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 BYN (AU$16) | AU$25 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.85 BYN (AU$1.80) | AU$3.16 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 BYN (AU$0.59) | AU$2.00 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 69% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,337 BYN (AU$1,093) | AU$3,114 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,370 BYN (AU$640) | AU$2,478 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122 BYN (AU$57) | AU$225 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,304 BYN (AU$610) | AU$2,116 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 906 BYN (AU$424) | AU$2,432 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (AU$40) | AU$127 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (AU$12) | AU$60 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (AU$472) | AU$546 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (AU$218) | AU$186 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 BYN (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (AU$15) | AU$38 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 19% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (AU$80) | AU$96 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (AU$38) | AU$58 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (AU$122) | AU$115 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (AU$134) | AU$116 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 77% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,236 BYN (AU$15,543) | AU$33,476 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (AU$1.08) | AU$1.81 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 44 BYN (AU$21) | AU$150 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 BYN (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 42% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (AU$17) | AU$78 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (AU$5.16) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (AU$4.08) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (AU$1.64) | AU$3.62 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (AU$2.60) | AU$3.06 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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Minsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (AU$23) | AU$65 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25 BYN (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 82 BYN (AU$38) | AU$122 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (AU$53) | AU$112 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 BYN (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 BYN (AU$2.34) | AU$4.91 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (AU$3.57) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (AU$473) | AU$528 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (AU$0.09) | AU$0.49 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (AU$39) | AU$88 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.08 BYN (AU$2.38) | AU$36 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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