Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Minsk or Melbourne?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Melbourne, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Minsk or Melbourne?
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Water Sports Tour Packages in Australia, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMinsk $64Melbourne $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $179. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Melbourne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMinsk $32Melbourne $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMinsk $64Melbourne $240
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Melbourne
Looking for a hotel in Minsk or Melbourne? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Minsk $12Melbourne $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Melbourne Airport: Express Bus Transfer to/from City Center: $16
- Melbourne Airport: One-Way Transfer to Melbourne: $30
- GoBlu-EV: 100% Electric Cabs for Airport & City Transfer in MEL: $33
- Private Transfer from Melbourne hotels to Melbourne Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port: $52
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL): $52
- Melbourne Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $73
- Private Car Transfer Melbourne Airport To CBD: $79
- From Melbourne Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Melbourne: $79
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Melbourne Airports: $86
- Private Arrival Transfer: Melbourne Airports to Hotel: $86
- Melbourne Airport: 1-Way Melbourne Airport Private Transfer: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Melbourne?
Prices for flights to both Melbourne and Minsk change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMinsk $21Melbourne $31
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.64
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Pizza$4.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $53
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $79
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $86
- Pizza Making Party: $89
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $98
- Secret Food Tour: $109
- Chinese Cooking Class Master: $118
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: $122
- Street Food of Asia Cooking Class: $130
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Minsk $20Melbourne $28
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Melbourne:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.23
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.28
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Marvellous A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Melbourne Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- MoPA Children's Museum Admission Ticket: $9.25
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $9.91
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMinsk $14Melbourne $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $17
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $19
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- Melbourne Halloween Bar Crawl: $33
- Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour :Wine,Gin,Cider+more: $86
- Yarra Valley Day Trip with Local Wine Tastings from Melbourne: $102
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate: $116
- Yarra Valley Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $129
- Southern Gippsland boutique Wine Tour with Tapas from Melbourne : $139
- Wine Tour Yarra Valley, Vic - inc. 2 course lunch + glass of wine: $165
- Mornington Peninsula Premium Tour with Wine Tasting at Yabby Lake : $172
- Yarra Valley Premium Tour Lunch and Sparkling Wine Tasting at Domaine Chandon: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Minsk is in Europe and Melbourne is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne than you might in Minsk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Minsk Expensive? and Is Melbourne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Minsk or Melbourne?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Minsk. When comparing the sizes of Minsk and Melbourne, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Minsk or Melbourne?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Melbourne is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Minsk has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Minsk or Melbourne in the Summer?
Both Melbourne and Minsk during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Melbourne for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Minsk is around the same temperature as Melbourne in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Melbourne fluctuates around 20°C (68°F)in January.
In Melbourne, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Minsk. In the summer, Minsk often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Melbournein January. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Melbourne receives 271 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Melbournein January. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMinsk 19°C (66°F)Melbourne 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Melbourne in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Melbourne. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Melbourne because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Melbourne. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Melbourne averages at about 15°C (60°F)in April.
Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Melbourne during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Melbourne receives 170 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Minsk usually receives around the same amount of rain as Melbournein April. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMinsk 8°C (47°F)Melbourne 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Melbourne in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Melbourne. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Melbourne this time of year.
The weather in Minsk can be very cold. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Melbournein July. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Melbourne fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Melbournein July. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Melbourne receives 139 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Melbournein July. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMinsk -5°C (22°F)Melbourne 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Melbourne in the Spring?
Both Melbourne and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Melbourne for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Minsk is much colder than Melbourne in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Melbourne fluctuates around 14°C (57°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Melbourne. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Melbourne during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Melbourne receives 216 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Minsk usually receives less rain than Melbournein October. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMinsk 8°C (46°F)Melbourne 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Melbourne and Minsk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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