Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus)
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 109% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (63 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 213% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (27 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 283% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (11 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (2.98 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.31 (9 BYN) | 6.00 BYN | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (8 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (25 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (6 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (4.10 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 173% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (2.69 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (5.72 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (3.63 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 82% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 198% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,745 (4,719 BYN) | 520 BYN | + 808% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,053 (2,849 BYN) | 390 BYN | + 630% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (376 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,017 (2,752 BYN) | 470 BYN | + 485% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €713 (1,927 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 542% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (429 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (113 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 466% | |
40” flat screen tv | €418 (1,131 BYN) | 2,000 BYN | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (320 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (20 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (36 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (256 BYN) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (102 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (211 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (288 BYN) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,341 (63,126 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (4.98 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (107 BYN) | 48 BYN | + 122% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (44 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (20 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (25 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (246 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (7 BYN) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (9 BYN) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (4.20 BYN) | 2.20 BYN | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (5.38 BYN) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (66 BYN) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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San Sebastian | Pinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (96 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (44 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 449% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (340 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (140 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (27 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (7 BYN) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (13 BYN) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (1,267 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.47 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (145 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (14 BYN) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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