Belarus vs Belarus · 330 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Minsk | Brest | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.46 | $4.45 | Brest |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.84 | $17.81 | Brest |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | $1.34 | Brest |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $124 | $101 | Brest |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.02 | $16.32 | Brest |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.78 | $43.04 | Brest |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.29 | $12.47 | Brest |
| Fitness club membership | $15.29 | $12.47 | Brest |
| Cinema ticket | $4.00 | $3.26 | Brest |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $173 | Brest |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $120 | Brest |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $466 | $361 | Brest |
| Total single-person budget | $519 | $417 | Brest |
| Average net salary | $650 | $530 |
Brest is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Minsk runs about $519 versus $417 in Brest — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Minsk leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.