Cost of living in Minsk is 21% lower than in Moscow (without rent).
Rent in Minsk is 43% cheaper than in Moscow.
Cost of living including rent in Minsk is 33% lower than in Moscow.
Food in Minsk is 10% cheaper than in Moscow.
Transport in Minsk is 51% cheaper than in Moscow.
| Minsk | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Minsk | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.19 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.7 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.3 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.78 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.59 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.79 $ | 2.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.6 $ | 28 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.6 $ | 6.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.57 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.69 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.07 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.8 $ | 70 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 107 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.7 $ | 8.71 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 510 $ | 918 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ | 842 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 787 $ | 1,827 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,923 $ | 6,312 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,217 $ | 3,303 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 641 $ | 1,262 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.54 % | 17.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.57 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Haircut | 4.84 $ | 5.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ | 85.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 302 $ | 495 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,290 $ | 11,652 $ |