Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 46% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (C$5.72) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN (C$3.08) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN (C$1.31) | C$2.38 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN (C$2.05) | C$4.98 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (C$3.25) | C$4.33 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN (C$1.91) | C$3.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN (C$1.22) | C$2.48 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN (C$1.19) | C$3.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (C$1.98) | C$2.42 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (C$0.70) | C$2.31 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN (C$904) | C$2,008 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (C$652) | C$1,645 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (C$69) | C$99 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN (C$617) | C$1,201 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (C$431) | C$1,069 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (C$45) | C$85 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (C$14) | C$72 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (C$534) | C$351 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (C$246) | C$159 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (C$14) | C$17 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 26% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (C$90) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (C$43) | C$80 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (C$138) | C$109 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (C$151) | C$151 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 49% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (C$20,404) | C$25,318 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (C$1.22) | C$1.56 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 BYN (C$25) | C$66 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN (C$12) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 43% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (C$11) | C$38 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (C$5.83) | C$5.63 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (C$4.60) | C$5.47 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (C$1.85) | C$3.95 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (C$2.94) | C$1.60 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (C$11) | C$24 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 34% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (C$29) | C$56 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (C$11) | C$30 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (C$46) | C$100 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (C$63) | C$92 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (C$2.65) | C$5.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (C$3.87) | C$5.72 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (C$534) | C$677 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (C$0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (C$44) | C$49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN (C$2.29) | C$14 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 583 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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