Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 88% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Warsaw | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (34 BYN) | 40 BYN | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł (25 BYN) | 13 BYN | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (10 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.98 zł (3.28 BYN) | 2.23 BYN | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 zł (13 BYN) | 3.91 BYN | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (11 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (14 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.95 zł (3.26 BYN) | 4.16 BYN | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68 zł (3.03 BYN) | 1.99 BYN | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.31 zł (3.55 BYN) | 2.50 BYN | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 zł (28 BYN) | 33 BYN | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (8 BYN) | 3.85 BYN | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 zł (3.50 BYN) | 1.27 BYN | + 176% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 139% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Warsaw | Minsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,434 zł (6,131 BYN) | 2,337 BYN | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,174 zł (4,267 BYN) | 1,370 BYN | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 757 zł (625 BYN) | 122 BYN | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,150 zł (3,423 BYN) | 1,304 BYN | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,079 zł (2,540 BYN) | 906 BYN | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393 zł (324 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 277% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (47 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (1,557 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 579 zł (477 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 zł (31 BYN) | 28 BYN | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (29 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 zł (256 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (128 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł (287 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 403 zł (332 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 126% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,428 zł (99,326 BYN) | 33,236 BYN | + 199% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (5.80 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 151% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (89 BYN) | 44 BYN | + 103% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (29 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (18 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (23 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 zł (123 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 243% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (11 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (9 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (7 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (9 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 zł (60 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 184% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 84% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Warsaw | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 zł (104 BYN) | 49 BYN | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (48 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 233 zł (192 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 zł (162 BYN) | 114 BYN | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (26 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (12 BYN) | 5.00 BYN | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (11 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,833 zł (2,337 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 131% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 zł (0.32 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 zł (130 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (15 BYN) | 5.08 BYN | + 200% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 485 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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