Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 75% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
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Food | - 79% | |||
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Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 79% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4.90 BYN (€1.41) | €15 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3.91 BYN (€1.13) | €9 | - 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.55 BYN (€0.73) | €4.65 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.09 BYN (€0.31) | €1.06 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.69 BYN (€1.06) | €3.54 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.71 BYN (€1.07) | €2.18 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.97 BYN (€1.72) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.41 BYN (€0.69) | €2.76 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03 BYN (€0.29) | €1.58 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.97 BYN (€0.85) | €1.42 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 BYN (€2.81) | €9 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.03 BYN (€0.58) | €3.05 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10 BYN (€0.32) | €1.61 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 82% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500 BYN (€144) | €1,875 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300 BYN (€86) | €1,528 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75 BYN (€22) | €223 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700 BYN (€201) | €1,318 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (€173) | €824 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 BYN (€5.75) | €96 | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17 BYN (€4.83) | €34 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 601 BYN (€173) | €530 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 204 BYN (€59) | €164 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 BYN (€3.09) | €8 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 BYN (€20) | €13 | + 51% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 50% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 BYN (€34) | €97 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 87 BYN (€25) | €31 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 118 BYN (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 95 BYN (€27) | €112 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 81% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,411 BYN (€7,021) | €33,867 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.98 BYN (€0.28) | €2.11 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (€10) | €72 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 40% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 BYN (€4.18) | €5.90 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (€5.39) | €12 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €36 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 BYN (€2.99) | €4.09 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (€1.98) | €3.21 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 BYN (€2.44) | €4.00 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.82 BYN (€0.81) | €1.74 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.50 BYN (€1.29) | €2.37 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 BYN (€2.59) | €23 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
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Homyel | The Hague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 BYN (€15) | €51 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (€3.85) | €24 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €103 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74 BYN (€21) | €87 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.50 BYN (€0.72) | €11 | - 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.62 BYN (€1.04) | €2.74 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.87 BYN (€0.83) | €3.70 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 BYN (€12) | €50 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 BYN (€0.58) | €8 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on July 07, 2022.
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