Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 67% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 59% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 BYN ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN ($4.30) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83 BYN ($2.31) | $5.92 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.47 BYN ($0.98) | $1.38 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN ($1.54) | $4.77 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 BYN ($2.44) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN ($4.22) | $12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 BYN ($1.44) | $4.51 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 BYN ($0.92) | $2.29 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 BYN ($0.89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 BYN ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN ($1.49) | $2.58 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.32 BYN ($0.52) | $3.29 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 78% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,711 BYN ($679) | $3,250 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,234 BYN ($490) | $3,072 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 BYN ($52) | $125 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 BYN ($464) | $2,706 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 817 BYN ($324) | $2,198 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 BYN ($34) | $80 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 BYN ($10) | $54 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,010 BYN ($401) | $375 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 BYN ($185) | $101 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 BYN ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 BYN ($13) | $56 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 9% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 171 BYN ($68) | $63 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 BYN ($32) | $38 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 BYN ($104) | $121 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 BYN ($113) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 71% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,634 BYN ($15,337) | $22,338 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31 BYN ($0.92) | $1.26 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN ($18) | $106 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 BYN ($9) | $27 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 55% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN ($6) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 BYN ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN ($14) | $165 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 BYN ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 BYN ($4.38) | $4.39 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN ($3.46) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.50 BYN ($1.39) | $4.96 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.56 BYN ($2.21) | $2.21 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 BYN ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Minsk | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 BYN ($35) | $232 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 BYN ($48) | $92 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN ($5.89) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.01 BYN ($1.99) | $5.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN ($2.91) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,010 BYN ($401) | $346 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 BYN ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN ($33) | $105 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.34 BYN ($1.72) | $10 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 567 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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