Minsk has always been famous for the abundance of quality and affordable goods. Today prices in Minsk are differentiated and depend on factors such as store location, manufacturer, volume of supply, etc.
Prices in shops in Minsk
There are places in the city where you can buy expensive things of famous brands, delicacies and exclusive goods. For buyers of economy class there are supermarkets "Hippo", "Martin", "Korona", "Rublevsky", etc. A more budget option is the market. There is a market in every district of Minsk. The largest is the Komarovsky market. Zhdanovichi is a popular clothing market. Locals prefer to buy food and clothing from the markets. The most affordable store in the network format is Euroopt.
The highest prices for goods were recorded in the Korona supermarket. Clothes, footwear and accessories can be purchased in stores such as TSUM, GUM and Belarus. There are several small grocery stores in each district that offer essential goods. If you are near the railway station, there is an underground shopping center "Stolitsa" on Independence Square. There you can buy fashionable clothes, shoes, souvenirs, gifts, etc. There are no more large supermarkets in the center of Minsk.
How much does food cost in Minsk (prices are in Belarusian rubles):
- bread - 8000 BYR,
- dairy products and milk - from 8000 to 14000 BYR,
- hard cheese - 80,000-120000 per 1 kg,
- meat - at least 35,000 BYR.
Housing prices in Minsk
Housing rent depends on the following factors:
- distance from the metro,
- district,
- number of storeys,
- the number of rooms in the apartment,
- availability of repair,
- furniture and household appliances.
Today, a one-room apartment can be rented for 10,000-18,000 rubles. The monthly payment for a two-room apartment is about 22,000 rubles ($ 700). If you are not going to stay in Minsk, then the city hotels are at your service. The cost of a hotel or hotel depends on the class. The city has a wide variety of hotels, from luxury to budget.
The hotel service meets the high requirements of the guests. If you prefer silence, then pay attention to inexpensive Minsk hotels. The prices for the rooms there are affordable, and the service is at a high level. For those who are used to a full range of hotel services, there are luxury hotels. For example, the hotel complex "Victoria", combined with a business center. It offers superior rooms and luxury suites.
