Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (C$4.53) | C$12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.78 BYN (C$1.84) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 BYN (C$0.87) | C$2.43 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.13 BYN (C$1.52) | C$3.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.33 BYN (C$2.11) | C$2.82 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (C$3.52) | C$13 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.98 BYN (C$1.45) | C$3.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.49 BYN (C$0.72) | C$1.89 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.15 BYN (C$1.04) | C$3.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.59 BYN (C$1.26) | C$2.64 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.95 BYN (C$0.46) | C$2.63 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,753 BYN (C$853) | C$1,961 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,098 BYN (C$534) | C$1,723 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 BYN (C$52) | C$209 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,050 BYN (C$511) | C$1,579 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 731 BYN (C$356) | C$1,147 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (C$39) | C$78 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (C$9) | C$64 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 BYN (C$330) | C$464 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 279 BYN (C$136) | C$152 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN (C$6) | C$13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 BYN (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 36% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 99 BYN (C$48) | C$72 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92 BYN (C$45) | C$83 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 BYN (C$104) | C$122 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 280 BYN (C$136) | C$129 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 58% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,653 BYN (C$15,886) | C$21,915 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (C$0.89) | C$1.24 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 BYN (C$18) | C$67 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 BYN (C$5.78) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (C$5.69) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 BYN (C$7) | C$21 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 BYN (C$15) | C$103 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (C$4.25) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.19 BYN (C$2.53) | C$5.11 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.82 BYN (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.58 BYN (C$1.25) | C$5.33 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.09 BYN (C$1.99) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43 BYN (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63 BYN (C$31) | C$124 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 BYN (C$43) | C$87 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.02 BYN (C$1.96) | C$5.39 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.69 BYN (C$2.28) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,133 BYN (C$551) | C$610 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.11 BYN (C$0.05) | C$0.40 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 BYN (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.33 BYN (C$2.11) | C$12 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 615 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,567 (5,277 BYN) in Minsk.
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