Cost of living in Yekaterinburg is 4% lower than in Minsk (without rent).
Rent in Yekaterinburg is very similar to Minsk.
Cost of living including rent in Yekaterinburg is 2% lower than in Minsk.
Food in Yekaterinburg is 8% cheaper than in Minsk.
Transport in Yekaterinburg is 19% more expensive than in Minsk.
| Yekaterinburg | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yekaterinburg | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.57 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.28 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.93 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.3 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.76 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.42 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.38 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.47 $ | 3.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.48 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.18 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.69 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.7 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.8 $ | 53 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.01 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 252 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 538 $ | 510 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 377 $ | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 836 $ | 787 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,941 $ | 1,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,299 $ | 1,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 601 $ | 641 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.81 % | 14.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.31 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 7.16 $ | 4.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.6 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 180 $ | 302 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,718 $ | 10,290 $ |