Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus)
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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New York City | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (64 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (38 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (21 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (4.35 BYN) | 1.59 BYN | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (18 BYN) | 2.97 BYN | + 510% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (20 BYN) | 2.80 BYN | + 619% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (25 BYN) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (14 BYN) | 3.88 BYN | + 259% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (7 BYN) | 3.15 BYN | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (11 BYN) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (64 BYN) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (10 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 225% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (10 BYN) | 0.79 BYN | + 1119% | |
Housing | + 193% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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New York City | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (16,172 BYN) | 700 BYN | + 2210% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (10,524 BYN) | 500 BYN | + 2005% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (545 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (12,805 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (8,025 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (348 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (204 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 715% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (1,084 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (408 BYN) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (52 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (86 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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New York City | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (219 BYN) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (205 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (382 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (481 BYN) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 264% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (90,647 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (3.29 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (451 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 2905% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (111 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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New York City | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (27 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (69 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (362 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (33 BYN) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (16 BYN) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (24 BYN) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (22 BYN) | 1.30 BYN | + 1609% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (8 BYN) | 1.70 BYN | + 387% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (106 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 963% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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New York City | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (220 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (113 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (1,041 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (471 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (65 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (18 BYN) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (32 BYN) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (2,070 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (2.22 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (466 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (53 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 184% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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