- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (AU$5.03) | AU$11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.22 BYN (AU$2.13) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.36 BYN (AU$0.90) | AU$1.32 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.61 BYN (AU$1.73) | AU$5.77 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.71 BYN (AU$2.45) | AU$5.28 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (AU$4.00) | AU$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.14 BYN (AU$1.42) | AU$4.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.12 BYN (AU$0.74) | AU$3.35 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.56 BYN (AU$1.03) | AU$5.13 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 BYN (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 BYN (AU$1.35) | AU$3.34 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.03 BYN (AU$0.68) | AU$2.37 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,065 BYN (AU$704) | AU$2,833 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 763 BYN (AU$504) | AU$2,179 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85 BYN (AU$56) | AU$318 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 851 BYN (AU$562) | AU$2,194 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599 BYN (AU$396) | AU$1,553 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 138 BYN (AU$91) | AU$250 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (AU$12) | AU$59 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (AU$585) | AU$687 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 293 BYN (AU$194) | AU$195 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 BYN (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 BYN (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 206 BYN (AU$136) | AU$108 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 88 BYN (AU$58) | AU$73 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221 BYN (AU$146) | AU$146 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 BYN (AU$150) | AU$157 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,702 BYN (AU$19,621) | AU$26,608 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.27 BYN (AU$0.84) | AU$1.37 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 BYN (AU$22) | AU$149 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 BYN (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (AU$24) | AU$67 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 BYN (AU$4.75) | AU$8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.37 BYN (AU$3.55) | AU$5.27 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.94 BYN (AU$3.92) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.66 BYN (AU$1.75) | AU$3.33 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.75 BYN (AU$2.48) | AU$4.06 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (AU$20) | AU$54 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 BYN (AU$37) | AU$213 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 63 BYN (AU$42) | AU$101 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 BYN (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.57 BYN (AU$2.36) | AU$4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.90 BYN (AU$3.24) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 950 BYN (AU$628) | AU$620 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 BYN (AU$0.26) | AU$0.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69 BYN (AU$45) | AU$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.66 BYN (AU$1.76) | AU$29 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.661
AUD
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,142 prices entered by 2,434 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 64% cheaper than in Australia
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