Cost of living in Minsk, Belarus vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 5% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (1,845 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (1,079 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.78 BYN (437 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 BYN (207 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.13 BYN (363 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.33 BYN (502 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (838 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.98 BYN (345 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.49 BYN (172 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.15 BYN (248 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (2,082 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.59 BYN (300 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.95 BYN (110 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,753 BYN (202,953 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,098 BYN (127,079 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 BYN (12,414 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,050 BYN (121,609 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 731 BYN (84,687 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (9,283 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (2,089 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 BYN (78,456 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 279 BYN (32,340 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN (1,467 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 BYN (2,035 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 99 BYN (11,460 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92 BYN (10,668 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 BYN (24,770 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 280 BYN (32,457 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 37% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,517 BYN (3,764,893 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (213 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 BYN (4,357 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 BYN (1,368 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 25% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (1,354 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 BYN (1,580 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 BYN (3,595 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (1,012 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.19 BYN (601 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.82 BYN (674 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.58 BYN (299 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.09 BYN (473 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (1,613 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 12% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43 BYN (4,949 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (1,896 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63 BYN (7,318 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 BYN (10,243 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (1,663 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.02 BYN (466 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.69 BYN (543 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,133 BYN (131,224 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.11 BYN (13 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 75 BYN (8,658 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.89 BYN (450 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 620 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 14% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 414,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 354,852 Ft (3,065 BYN) in Minsk.
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