- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 BYN (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (AU$5.29) | AU$11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.30 BYN (AU$2.17) | AU$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.40 BYN (AU$0.93) | AU$1.32 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.75 BYN (AU$1.81) | AU$5.82 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.19 BYN (AU$2.76) | AU$5.02 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (AU$4.13) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.26 BYN (AU$1.49) | AU$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (AU$0.67) | AU$3.33 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75 BYN (AU$1.16) | AU$5.23 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.21 BYN (AU$1.46) | AU$3.27 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 BYN (AU$0.73) | AU$2.24 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,082 BYN (AU$713) | AU$2,752 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 762 BYN (AU$503) | AU$2,111 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 93 BYN (AU$61) | AU$297 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 728 BYN (AU$480) | AU$2,126 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 602 BYN (AU$397) | AU$1,480 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 62 BYN (AU$41) | AU$244 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 17 BYN (AU$12) | AU$59 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (AU$584) | AU$674 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 BYN (AU$189) | AU$210 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 BYN (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (AU$19) | AU$30 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 BYN (AU$136) | AU$108 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 78 BYN (AU$51) | AU$76 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 237 BYN (AU$157) | AU$148 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 BYN (AU$150) | AU$157 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,532 BYN (AU$17,495) | AU$26,262 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.30 BYN (AU$0.86) | AU$1.44 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 BYN (AU$25) | AU$142 | - 82% | |
| 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 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (AU$5.49) | AU$17 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (AU$25) | AU$70 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 BYN (AU$5.25) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.51 BYN (AU$3.63) | AU$5.28 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (AU$4.01) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.42 BYN (AU$1.60) | AU$3.48 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.33 BYN (AU$2.86) | AU$3.84 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 BYN (AU$21) | AU$54 | - 61% | |
| 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$217 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61 BYN (AU$40) | AU$105 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.87 BYN (AU$2.55) | AU$4.55 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.68 BYN (AU$3.08) | AU$9 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (AU$632) | AU$602 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 BYN (AU$0.33) | AU$0.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 75 BYN (AU$50) | AU$80 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.71 BYN (AU$1.79) | AU$31 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.659
AUD
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,468 prices entered by 2,405 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 63% cheaper than in Australia
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