Cost of living in Belarus compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (Taka 854) | Taka 324 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (Taka 443) | Taka 492 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.63 BYN (Taka 239) | Taka 196 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.31 BYN (Taka 98) | Taka 92 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.99 BYN (Taka 169) | Taka 135 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 BYN (Taka 248) | Taka 78 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (Taka 411) | Taka 608 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 BYN (Taka 125) | Taka 223 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.01 BYN (Taka 85) | Taka 33 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.21 BYN (Taka 94) | Taka 384 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (Taka 1,338) | Taka 1,406 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (Taka 159) | Taka 111 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18 BYN (Taka 50) | Taka 70 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN (Taka 80,557) | Taka 43,758 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (Taka 46,298) | Taka 25,202 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (Taka 5,365) | Taka 3,035 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN (Taka 32,795) | Taka 22,952 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (Taka 22,872) | Taka 18,549 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (Taka 6,121) | Taka 7,137 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (Taka 1,172) | Taka 1,213 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (Taka 62,943) | Taka 31,061 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (Taka 18,659) | Taka 17,904 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (Taka 1,852) | Taka 417 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (Taka 1,445) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (Taka 8,010) | Taka 2,410 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (Taka 5,313) | Taka 3,066 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (Taka 11,313) | Taka 6,410 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (Taka 11,152) | Taka 4,273 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (Taka 1,619,597) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (Taka 101) | Taka 107 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (Taka 2,047) | Taka 2,440 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (Taka 1,026) | Taka 285 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (Taka 1,383) | Taka 513 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (Taka 1,614) | Taka 1,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (Taka 862) | Taka 425 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (Taka 667) | Taka 333 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (Taka 423) | Taka 376 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (Taka 160) | Taka 85 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (Taka 328) | Taka 89 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (Taka 852) | Taka 445 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (Taka 2,071) | Taka 1,308 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (Taka 921) | Taka 852 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (Taka 4,283) | Taka 1,768 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (Taka 4,074) | Taka 2,051 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (Taka 937) | Taka 999 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (Taka 194) | Taka 248 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (Taka 306) | Taka 565 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (Taka 53,261) | Taka 35,756 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (Taka 36) | Taka 2.94 | + 1115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (Taka 2,546) | Taka 2,601 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN (Taka 188) | Taka 287 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
42.478
BDT
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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