Should you visit Minsk or Zurich?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Zurich, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Zurich
Zurich has the biggest connection for trains in Switzerland. It also has the country's biggest and busiest airport. Because of its importance as a transportation center, it is likely to be the first place you visit in Switzerland. It is the financial capital of the country (although, contrary to what you may have thought, not the political capital). It has many international companies, and is home to the country's stock exchange.
Which city is cheaper, Zurich or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $66, while the average daily cost in Zurich is $211. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Zurich in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Minsk is about $66 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $266 for a double occupancy room in Zurich.
Food
In Minsk travelers spend around $22 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Zurich food costs typically run travelers around $49 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Minsk $22
Zurich $49
Typical Food prices in Zurich
Some typical examples of dining costs in Zurich are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zurich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zurich.
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Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner:
$154
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Overnight Mount Titlis including 4-course dinner:
$545
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Minsk is $12 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Zurich is $28 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:
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Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan):
$24
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Private Airport Transfer: from Minsk to Minsk National Airport (MSQ):
$26
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Transfer Minsk International Airport (MSQ) - Minsk city:
$28
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Private Departure Transfer from Minsk City Center to Minsk Airport:
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer from Minsk Airport to Minsk City Center:
$28
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Departure Private Transfer City to Minsk National Airport MSQ by Standard Car:
$29
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Arrival Private Transfer Minsk National Airport MSQ to Minsk by Standard Car:
$29
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Transfer from Minsk International Airport to Minsk (standart class sedan):
$31
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Roundtrip transfer to Minsk Waterpark:
$31
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Minsk Private Airport Transfer:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk to airport. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk airport to Minsk. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
Typical Local Transportation prices in Zurich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Zurich:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zurich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
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Ultra - Zurich Private Transfer from Train Station to Zurich City Centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Zurich Private Airport Transfer from Zurich Airport ZRH to Train Station:
$9.41
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Ultra - Zurich Private Airport Transfer from Train Station to Zurich Airport ZRH:
$9.41
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Ultra - Zurich Private Transfer from Zurich City Centre to Train Station:
$9.41
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Ultra - Zurich Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Zurich Airport ZRH:
$9.41
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Ultra - Zurich Private Airport Transfer from Zurich Airport ZRH to City Centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Davos Private Airport Transfer from Zurich Airport ZRH to Davos:
$9.41
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Zurich Airport to Hotel:
$31
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Zurich Airport:
$31
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Private Arrival Transfer from ZRH Zurich Airport to Zurich City:
$39
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Private Departure Transfer from Zurich City to ZRH Zurich Airport:
$39
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Zurich Airport:
$39
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Zurich?
Prices for flights to both Zurich 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.
Entertainment
Minsk's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Zurich's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $28 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Minsk
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:
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Sightseeing Tour Around Minsk on a Unique Retro Bus:
$13
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Skip the Line: Minsk:Ticket to Museum "BelarusMini" & Virtual Reality Zone:
$15
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Minsk Soviet tour:
$25
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Walking city tour of Minsk:
$25
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walking citytour & visit museum "BelarusMini":
$37
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Sightseeing tour to The Mound of Glory:
$50
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Shared Tour: Stalin Line - Khatyn Memorial Complex:
$50
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Private Sightseeing tour from Minsk - Stalin Line Complex:
$52
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Private tour to "Iron" Felix Dzerzhinsky museum-estate birthplace.:
$53
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Shared Tour: Museum of Old Crafts “Dudutki”:
$58
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Shared Tour: Minsk - Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle. English speaking driver:
$59
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Private Minsk walking tour (walking, 3 hrs):
$64
Tours and Activities in Zurich
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
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Zurich Private Tour: Albert Einstein Old Town Exploration Game:
$7.45
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Historical Zürich: An audio tour through the city of a thousand fountains:
$9.99
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Museum Rietberg Zurich Entrance Ticket:
$21
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour:
$30
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Shopping and History Tour of Zurich:
$30
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Zürich Historic District Tour:
$30
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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich:
$36
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Zurich City Tour Experience:
$40
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Zurich Highlights Tour:
$40
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Zurich Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$45
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Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour:
$49
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The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour:
$58
Alcohol
The average person spends about $14 on alcoholic beverages in Minsk per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $23 on alcoholic beverages in Zurich per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Zurich
Also in Zurich, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Zurich, we can see that Zurich is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Zurich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zurich than you might in Minsk.
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