Cost of living in Minsk (Belarus) is 48% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food in Minsk (Belarus) is 45% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 16 BYN (€5.12) | €8 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 9 BYN (€2.99) | €5.91 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3.78 BYN (€1.21) | €2.97 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.79 BYN (€0.57) | €1.01 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.13 BYN (€1.01) | €2.09 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.33 BYN (€1.39) | €1.68 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 7 BYN (€2.33) | €3.19 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.98 BYN (€0.96) | €1.31 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.49 BYN (€0.48) | €0.52 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2.15 BYN (€0.69) | €1.30 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 18 BYN (€5.78) | €9 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.59 BYN (€0.83) | €1.76 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.95 BYN (€0.30) | €0.75 | 59% |
| Housing in Minsk (Belarus) is 42% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,753 BYN (€563) | €730 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,098 BYN (€353) | €528 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 107 BYN (€34) | €148 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,050 BYN (€338) | €545 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 731 BYN (€235) | €377 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 80 BYN (€26) | €113 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 18 BYN (€5.80) | €12 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 678 BYN (€218) | €340 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 279 BYN (€90) | €95 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 13 BYN (€4.07) | €9 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 18 BYN (€5.65) | €9 | 37% |
| Clothes in Minsk (Belarus) is 23% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 99 BYN (€32) | €72 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 92 BYN (€30) | €34 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 214 BYN (€69) | €84 | 18% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 280 BYN (€90) | €81 | 12% |
| Transportation in Minsk (Belarus) is 61% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 32,653 BYN (€10,496) | €18,569 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.84 BYN (€0.59) | €1.25 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 38 BYN (€12) | €46 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 12 BYN (€3.82) | €5.69 | 33% |
| Personal Care in Minsk (Belarus) is 56% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 12 BYN (€3.76) | €7 | 47% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 14 BYN (€4.39) | €16 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 31 BYN (€10) | €37 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 9 BYN (€2.81) | €3.97 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.19 BYN (€1.67) | €2.84 | 41% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.82 BYN (€1.87) | €2.59 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2.58 BYN (€0.83) | €1.50 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 4.09 BYN (€1.31) | €2.11 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 14 BYN (€4.48) | €16 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Minsk (Belarus) is 44% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||
| Minsk (Belarus) | Riga (Latvia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 43 BYN (€14) | €25 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 16 BYN (€5.26) | €17 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 63 BYN (€20) | €70 | 71% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 88 BYN (€28) | €44 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 14 BYN (€4.62) | €7 | 33% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4.02 BYN (€1.29) | €3.33 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4.69 BYN (€1.51) | €3.79 | 60% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,133 BYN (€364) | €457 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.11 BYN (€0.03) | €0.14 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 107 BYN (€34) | €43 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.33 BYN (€1.39) | €4.10 | 66% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,000 in Riga you would need to make just about €1,039 (3,232 BYN) in Minsk.