Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus)
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Food | + 140% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (73 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (40 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (24 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (4.67 BYN) | 1.59 BYN | + 193% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (14 BYN) | 2.97 BYN | + 376% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (19 BYN) | 2.80 BYN | + 595% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24 BYN) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (19 BYN) | 3.88 BYN | + 380% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (12 BYN) | 3.15 BYN | + 281% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (8 BYN) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (55 BYN) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (8 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 162% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (13 BYN) | 0.79 BYN | + 1567% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (15,500 BYN) | 700 BYN | + 2114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (11,390 BYN) | 500 BYN | + 2178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (375 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (9,217 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (8,422 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (241 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (250 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 899% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (1,060 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (584 BYN) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (36 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (68 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (197 BYN) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (164 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (344 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (477 BYN) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 221% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (95,482 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (4.36 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (378 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 2420% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (61 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (25 BYN) | 25 BYN | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (123 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (332 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (30 BYN) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (20 BYN) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (21 BYN) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (16 BYN) | 1.30 BYN | + 1140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (7 BYN) | 1.70 BYN | + 335% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (79 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 688% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (214 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (99 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (899 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (359 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (47 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (19 BYN) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (25 BYN) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (1,624 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.61 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (385 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (36 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 177% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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