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 | 13 BYN (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (AU$5.56) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (AU$2.70) | AU$5.88 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.72 BYN (AU$1.20) | AU$1.26 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (AU$1.74) | AU$5.43 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (AU$2.70) | AU$4.92 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 BYN (AU$4.17) | AU$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.87 BYN (AU$1.30) | AU$4.27 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37 BYN (AU$0.95) | AU$3.26 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.13 BYN (AU$1.48) | AU$5.75 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (AU$1.72) | AU$2.91 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.80 BYN (AU$0.56) | AU$2.20 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (AU$1,005) | AU$2,551 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (AU$593) | AU$2,080 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (AU$73) | AU$179 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,020 BYN (AU$710) | AU$1,973 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (AU$418) | AU$1,400 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 111 BYN (AU$77) | AU$169 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21 BYN (AU$15) | AU$57 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (AU$418) | AU$552 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (AU$162) | AU$199 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (AU$23) | AU$31 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (AU$96) | AU$99 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 BYN (AU$49) | AU$72 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 189 BYN (AU$132) | AU$152 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189 BYN (AU$132) | AU$154 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (AU$24,554) | AU$26,135 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.61 BYN (AU$1.12) | AU$1.48 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 BYN (AU$21) | AU$149 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (AU$26) | AU$70 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (AU$4.08) | AU$4.83 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (AU$4.70) | AU$5.73 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (AU$1.69) | AU$3.16 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (AU$2.23) | AU$3.68 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 72% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (AU$28) | AU$54 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (AU$45) | AU$199 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 BYN (AU$70) | AU$104 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (AU$2.64) | AU$4.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.49 BYN (AU$3.12) | AU$9 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (AU$518) | AU$634 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (AU$3.48) | AU$0.43 | + 703% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104 BYN (AU$73) | AU$72 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (AU$2.34) | AU$34 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.696
AUD
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,664 prices entered by 1,035 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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