Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 59% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 BYN (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 BYN (£3.75) | £5.58 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.71 BYN (£1.85) | £4.15 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.51 BYN (£0.81) | £0.95 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.96 BYN (£1.28) | £3.52 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN (£2.05) | £2.05 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (£3.40) | £5.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.72 BYN (£1.20) | £2.84 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45 BYN (£0.79) | £0.91 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.22 BYN (£0.72) | £2.65 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (£1.21) | £2.24 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN (£0.43) | £1.43 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 70% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 BYN (£647) | £2,354 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN (£399) | £1,453 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN (£42) | £182 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,270 BYN (£411) | £1,926 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN (£264) | £1,389 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN (£28) | £160 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN (£8) | £18 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN (£327) | £289 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN (£150) | £74 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN (£10) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 15% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN (£55) | £69 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN (£26) | £35 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN (£84) | £85 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN (£92) | £76 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN (£12,497) | £25,407 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN (£0.75) | £1.68 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 BYN (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 BYN (£8) | £16 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 21% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN (£5.07) | £3.32 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (£12) | £55 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN (£4.99) | £5.05 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN (£3.57) | £1.79 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (£2.82) | £3.20 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN (£1.13) | £2.12 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN (£1.80) | £1.67 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 54% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Minsk | Nottingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (£18) | £40 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (£7) | £21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN (£28) | £96 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN (£39) | £71 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (£4.80) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN (£1.62) | £4.06 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (£2.37) | £4.50 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN (£327) | £392 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN (£0.07) | £0.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (£27) | £40 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.65 BYN (£1.51) | £11 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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