Cost of living in Belarus compared to Australia
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 BYN (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 BYN (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 BYN (AU$3.95) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.82 BYN (AU$0.85) | AU$2.04 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.87 BYN (AU$2.27) | AU$7 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 BYN (AU$4.34) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (AU$4.77) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.33 BYN (AU$2.01) | AU$5.14 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.78 BYN (AU$0.83) | AU$3.64 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.56 BYN (AU$1.19) | AU$7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 BYN (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.68 BYN (AU$2.18) | AU$3.70 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.19 BYN (AU$0.56) | AU$3.39 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 78% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,064 BYN (AU$961) | AU$4,709 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,169 BYN (AU$544) | AU$3,141 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 130 BYN (AU$61) | AU$218 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,237 BYN (AU$576) | AU$2,788 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 812 BYN (AU$378) | AU$2,151 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (AU$67) | AU$174 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 BYN (AU$9) | AU$76 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (AU$690) | AU$793 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (AU$205) | AU$288 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (AU$16) | AU$48 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (AU$88) | AU$129 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (AU$58) | AU$95 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (AU$124) | AU$179 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (AU$122) | AU$209 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000 BYN (AU$11,639) | AU$38,866 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (AU$1.10) | AU$1.99 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (AU$22) | AU$185 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (AU$18) | AU$81 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (AU$4.63) | AU$9 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (AU$1.75) | AU$4.36 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (AU$3.60) | AU$5.30 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belarus | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (AU$19) | AU$66 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 26 BYN (AU$12) | AU$46 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 BYN (AU$23) | AU$262 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 BYN (AU$47) | AU$127 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 BYN (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.50 BYN (AU$2.09) | AU$5.10 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 BYN (AU$4.66) | AU$11 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (AU$584) | AU$1,070 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (AU$0.39) | AU$0.95 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (AU$28) | AU$92 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.76 BYN (AU$2.68) | AU$44 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,864 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 67% cheaper than in Australia
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