Minsk travel budget

Minsk: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Minsk

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Minsk for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 53 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 965* (3164 BYN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 143 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2726* (8932 BYN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 156 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 3411* (11172 BYN)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Minsk compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Minsk in 2024 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Minsk in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Minsk by expense type

Restaurant budget in Minsk

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Minsk is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.2/person
($ 4.6 to $ 16)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 36)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.9/person
($ 4.1 to $ 6.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Minsk

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Minsk is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 53 to $ 564)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 35 to $ 343)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 38 to $ 441)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 48 to $ 394)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 258/night
($ 83 to $ 722)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 95/month
($ 40 to $ 259)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 213/month
($ 36 to $ 768)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 188/month
($ 50 to $ 701)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 73/month
($ 73 to $ 73)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 224/month
($ 55 to $ 757)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Minsk

On average, the price of supermarket food in Minsk is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Minsk

On average, the price of transport in Minsk is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 24/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 70)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Minsk

On average, budget for leisure activities in Minsk is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.6/ticket
($ 3 to $ 7.6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 9.2 to $ 17)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Minsk

On average, shopping budget in Minsk is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 23 to $ 123)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 21 to $ 77)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Minsk
London → Minsk
London → Minsk
$ 610
(fair price: $ 250)
New York City → Minsk
New York City → Minsk
New York City → Minsk
$ 731
(fair price: $ 651)
Manchester → Minsk
Manchester → Minsk
Manchester → Minsk
$ 539
(fair price: $ 274)
Dublin → Minsk
Dublin → Minsk
Dublin → Minsk
$ 378
(fair price: $ 249)
Los Angeles → Minsk
Los Angeles  → Minsk
Los Angeles  → Minsk
$ 937
(fair price: $ 789)
Toronto → Minsk
Toronto → Minsk
Toronto → Minsk
$ 1502
(fair price: $ 897)

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About this information on the cost of living in Minsk

The information about the cost of living in Minsk shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Minsk was updated on 21-09-2024.

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