Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Hong Kong or in Minsk? You can help!
Improve the prices for Hong Kong! Improve the prices for Minsk!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 709 prices entered by 104 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (HK$61) | HK$87 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (HK$34) | HK$44 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (HK$18) | HK$50 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (HK$12) | HK$33 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (HK$19) | HK$24 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (HK$33) | HK$106 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (HK$11) | HK$33 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (HK$101) | HK$153 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (HK$4.11) | HK$17 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (HK$5,327) | HK$44,474 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (HK$3,841) | HK$28,143 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (HK$408) | HK$968 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (HK$3,636) | HK$24,786 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (HK$2,542) | HK$17,400 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (HK$268) | HK$824 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (HK$82) | HK$225 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (HK$3,145) | HK$4,866 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (HK$1,448) | HK$1,523 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (HK$85) | HK$90 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (HK$99) | HK$98 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (HK$533) | HK$675 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (HK$253) | HK$354 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (HK$813) | HK$626 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (HK$889) | HK$1,220 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (HK$120,267) | HK$235,062 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (HK$139) | HK$526 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 BYN (HK$72) | HK$91 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (HK$49) | HK$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (HK$67) | HK$101 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (HK$112) | HK$369 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (HK$48) | HK$67 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (HK$34) | HK$45 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (HK$11) | HK$13 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (HK$17) | HK$20 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (HK$65) | HK$265 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Minsk | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (HK$171) | HK$353 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (HK$68) | HK$209 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (HK$273) | HK$1,653 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (HK$373) | HK$1,004 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (HK$46) | HK$144 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (HK$16) | HK$47 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (HK$23) | HK$64 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (HK$3,145) | HK$3,667 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (HK$0.63) | HK$0.86 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (HK$257) | HK$909 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 BYN (HK$14) | HK$69 | - 80% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 709 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.113
HKD
/
BYN
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 208% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 48% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 145% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 20% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Turkestan is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa
- Cost of living in Valencia is 11% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Monterrey is 8% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Hamilton is 137% more expensive than in Zenica
- Cost of living in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Eilat is 39% more expensive than in Zenica
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$144,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$47,831 (15,365 BYN) in Minsk.
Do you live in Hong Kong? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manila (Philippines)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Taipei (Taiwan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beijing (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangkok (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Budapest (Hungary)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Warsaw (Poland)
Prices recently added
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Istanbul costs 2,500TL (36 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Cairo costs E£ 30 (about 2 hours ago)
- 250 g of local cheese in Santa Cruz de la Sierra costs $b34 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Comilla costs Taka 280 (about 4 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Vancouver costs C$30 (about 6 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Dhaka costs Taka 90 (about 6 hours ago)