Cost of Living in Minsk
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Minsk, Belarus.
Overall, the cost of living in Minsk is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 19 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)24
Groceries index20
Dining out index19
Transport index14
Utilities index17
Median annual salary$9,000
Minimum wage$1.80/hr
Est. monthly childcare$200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$35
YoY inflation5.0%
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