Cost of living in Budva (Montenegro) is 13% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Budva (Montenegro) is 21% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (32 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.68 (15 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (9 BYN) | 5.84 BYN | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (3.38 BYN) | 2.51 BYN | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.54 (7 BYN) | 3.96 BYN | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (3.40 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.83 (10 BYN) | 10 BYN | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3.72 BYN | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (2.39 BYN) | 2.45 BYN | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (2.24 BYN) | 2.22 BYN | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (19 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (4.65 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (1.48 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Budva (Montenegro) is 30% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €944 (2,552 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €507 (1,369 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (381 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €453 (1,223 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €297 (803 BYN) | 817 BYN | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (216 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (58 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,010 BYN | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (230 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 27 BYN | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 32 BYN | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Budva (Montenegro) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 171 BYN | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (83 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (231 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 286 BYN | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Budva (Montenegro) is 6% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 38,634 BYN | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (3.43 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 46 BYN | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (24 BYN) | 25 BYN | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Budva (Montenegro) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 16 BYN | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 21 BYN | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (76 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 15 BYN | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (8 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3.50 BYN | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 5.56 BYN | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 21 BYN | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Budva (Montenegro) is 6% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Budva | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (57 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (28 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 88 BYN | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (117 BYN) | 120 BYN | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (24 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (4.95 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.64 (7 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,010 BYN | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20 BYN | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (102 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (7 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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