Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Minsk, Belarus
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| Food | + 245% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 245% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (46 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (23 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (16 BYN) | 3.78 BYN | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (2.80 BYN) | 1.79 BYN | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.23 (11 BYN) | 3.13 BYN | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.10 (13 BYN) | 4.33 BYN | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (20 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (11 BYN) | 2.98 BYN | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (5.01 BYN) | 1.49 BYN | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (13 BYN) | 2.15 BYN | + 509% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (42 BYN) | 18 BYN | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (5.62 BYN) | 2.59 BYN | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (8 BYN) | 0.95 BYN | + 732% | |
| Housing | + 447% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 447% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,684 (9,396 BYN) | 1,753 BYN | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,815 (7,180 BYN) | 1,098 BYN | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (419 BYN) | 107 BYN | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,879 (7,343 BYN) | 1,050 BYN | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,832 (4,672 BYN) | 731 BYN | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (247 BYN) | 80 BYN | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (138 BYN) | 18 BYN | + 668% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (780 BYN) | 678 BYN | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (500 BYN) | 279 BYN | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (34 BYN) | 13 BYN | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (57 BYN) | 18 BYN | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (150 BYN) | 99 BYN | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (101 BYN) | 92 BYN | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (217 BYN) | 214 BYN | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (288 BYN) | 280 BYN | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 360% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 360% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,840 (78,655 BYN) | 32,517 BYN | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (2.11 BYN) | 1.84 BYN | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (323 BYN) | 38 BYN | + 758% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (58 BYN) | 12 BYN | + 388% | |
| Personal Care | + 336% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 336% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (25 BYN) | 12 BYN | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (65 BYN) | 14 BYN | + 380% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (452 BYN) | 31 BYN | + 1356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (21 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.66 (12 BYN) | 5.19 BYN | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (18 BYN) | 5.82 BYN | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (12 BYN) | 2.58 BYN | + 369% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (5.86 BYN) | 4.09 BYN | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (70 BYN) | 14 BYN | + 403% | |
| Entertainment | + 301% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (163 BYN) | 43 BYN | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (90 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 447% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $422 (1,075 BYN) | 63 BYN | + 1601% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (331 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (44 BYN) | 14 BYN | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (13 BYN) | 4.02 BYN | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (21 BYN) | 4.69 BYN | + 350% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (1,047 BYN) | 1,133 BYN | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (1.23 BYN) | 0.11 BYN | + 1038% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (265 BYN) | 75 BYN | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (39 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 893% | |
| TOTAL | + 319% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 20,520 BYN ($8,046) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900 BYN in Minsk.
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