Cost of living in Sumy is 35% lower than in Minsk (without rent).
Rent in Sumy is 40% cheaper than in Minsk.
Cost of living including rent in Sumy is 37% lower than in Minsk.
Food in Sumy is 28% cheaper than in Minsk.
Transport in Sumy is 55% cheaper than in Minsk.
| Sumy | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sumy | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.57 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.86 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.1 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.77 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.75 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.7 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.62 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.22 $ | 3.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.11 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.1 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.3 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.56 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.5 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 53 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.54 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 219 $ | 510 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 352 $ | 787 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,077 $ | 1,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 593 $ | 1,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 400 $ | 641 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.91 % | 14.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.5 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.15 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 1.94 $ | 4.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.3 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 362 $ | 302 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,131 $ | 10,290 $ |