- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (AU$5.47) | AU$11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (AU$2.47) | AU$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (AU$0.94) | AU$1.29 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (AU$1.81) | AU$5.74 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (AU$2.68) | AU$4.96 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (AU$4.55) | AU$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (AU$1.55) | AU$4.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (AU$0.66) | AU$3.34 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (AU$1.19) | AU$5.24 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (AU$1.54) | AU$3.19 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (AU$0.63) | AU$2.17 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,126 BYN (AU$728) | AU$2,680 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (AU$451) | AU$2,067 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (AU$74) | AU$264 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 764 BYN (AU$494) | AU$2,036 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (AU$379) | AU$1,454 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (AU$149) | AU$197 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (AU$13) | AU$60 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (AU$573) | AU$558 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (AU$147) | AU$186 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (AU$18) | AU$29 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (AU$114) | AU$104 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (AU$49) | AU$70 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (AU$158) | AU$142 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (AU$168) | AU$149 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (AU$19,791) | AU$26,998 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (AU$0.86) | AU$1.47 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (AU$24) | AU$140 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (AU$5.38) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (AU$25) | AU$71 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (AU$5.57) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (AU$3.65) | AU$5.18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (AU$4.01) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (AU$1.62) | AU$3.24 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (AU$2.38) | AU$3.86 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 47% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (AU$20) | AU$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (AU$36) | AU$202 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (AU$46) | AU$102 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (AU$2.52) | AU$4.61 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (AU$3.28) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (AU$620) | AU$583 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (AU$3.23) | AU$0.60 | + 442% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (AU$52) | AU$74 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (AU$1.73) | AU$31 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.647
AUD
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,179 prices entered by 2,145 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 44% cheaper than in Australia
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