Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 32% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (руб 620) | руб 524 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (руб 344) | руб 386 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (руб 185) | руб 219 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (руб 79) | руб 90 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (руб 124) | руб 136 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (руб 196) | руб 231 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (руб 338) | руб 489 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (руб 115) | руб 121 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (руб 74) | руб 58 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (руб 72) | руб 83 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (руб 1,033) | руб 883 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (руб 119) | руб 146 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (руб 42) | руб 53 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 43% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (руб 54,417) | руб 119,352 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (руб 39,234) | руб 70,870 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (руб 4,172) | руб 8,747 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (руб 37,144) | руб 78,720 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (руб 25,968) | руб 44,432 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (руб 2,737) | руб 8,873 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (руб 835) | руб 504 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (руб 32,127) | руб 25,718 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (руб 14,792) | руб 11,719 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (руб 869) | руб 725 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (руб 1,012) | руб 1,518 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 32% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (руб 5,445) | руб 7,444 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (руб 2,583) | руб 4,378 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (руб 8,305) | руб 9,203 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (руб 9,084) | руб 11,902 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 39% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (руб 1,228,600) | руб 2,748,280 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (руб 74) | руб 53 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (руб 1,462) | руб 2,734 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 BYN (руб 803) | руб 643 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 8% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (руб 499) | руб 444 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (руб 683) | руб 723 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (руб 1,139) | руб 2,239 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (руб 490) | руб 431 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (руб 351) | руб 303 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (руб 277) | руб 317 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (руб 111) | руб 115 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (руб 177) | руб 166 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (руб 667) | руб 1,454 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 32% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Minsk | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (руб 1,743) | руб 2,107 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (руб 690) | руб 941 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (руб 2,785) | руб 9,217 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (руб 3,811) | руб 4,760 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (руб 472) | руб 628 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (руб 159) | руб 284 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (руб 233) | руб 388 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (руб 32,131) | руб 74,673 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (руб 6) | руб 2.83 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (руб 2,621) | руб 4,351 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 BYN (руб 138) | руб 196 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,158 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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