Cost of living in Masis is 40% higher than in Minsk (without rent).
Rent in Masis is 88% more expensive than in Minsk.
Cost of living including rent in Masis is 64% higher than in Minsk.
Food in Masis is 52% more expensive than in Minsk.
Transport in Masis is 57% cheaper than in Minsk.
| Masis | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Masis | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.6 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.39 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.85 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.62 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.59 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.06 $ | 3.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.76 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.33 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.56 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.9 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 53 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 512 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 852 $ | 510 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 738 $ | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,373 $ | 787 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,159 $ | 1,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,469 $ | 1,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 683 $ | 641 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.41 % | 14.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90.3 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.91 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 6.73 $ | 4.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.6 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 367 $ | 302 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,760 $ | 10,290 $ |