Cost of living in Belarus compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 BYN (Taka 1,650) | Taka 253 | + 551% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (Taka 661) | Taka 506 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (Taka 318) | Taka 234 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.61 BYN (Taka 97) | Taka 92 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.57 BYN (Taka 170) | Taka 154 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 BYN (Taka 386) | Taka 78 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (Taka 424) | Taka 476 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.46 BYN (Taka 166) | Taka 307 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.45 BYN (Taka 54) | Taka 60 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 BYN (Taka 120) | Taka 407 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 BYN (Taka 865) | Taka 1,581 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.05 BYN (Taka 151) | Taka 139 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.15 BYN (Taka 43) | Taka 75 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,048 BYN (Taka 76,035) | Taka 40,565 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,245 BYN (Taka 46,227) | Taka 22,239 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (Taka 3,594) | Taka 4,221 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,268 BYN (Taka 47,084) | Taka 50,272 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,079 BYN (Taka 40,055) | Taka 31,111 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (Taka 2,970) | Taka 5,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (Taka 851) | Taka 1,266 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 BYN (Taka 31,558) | Taka 49,805 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (Taka 16,309) | Taka 15,000 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (Taka 743) | Taka 568 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (Taka 1,485) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (Taka 7,001) | Taka 2,505 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (Taka 4,644) | Taka 2,407 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (Taka 9,888) | Taka 5,268 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (Taka 9,747) | Taka 4,284 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 42% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,179 BYN (Taka 786,307) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (Taka 88) | Taka 110 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (Taka 1,775) | Taka 2,433 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (Taka 891) | Taka 250 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (Taka 1,209) | Taka 308 | + 293% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 BYN (Taka 2,375) | Taka 1,500 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (Taka 483) | Taka 360 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 BYN (Taka 371) | Taka 191 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (Taka 370) | Taka 794 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (Taka 140) | Taka 158 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 BYN (Taka 111) | Taka 200 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (Taka 557) | Taka 205 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belarus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 BYN (Taka 2,413) | Taka 1,513 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 BYN (Taka 929) | Taka 1,024 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 320 BYN (Taka 11,881) | Taka 3,000 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 BYN (Taka 6,133) | Taka 3,597 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 BYN (Taka 713) | Taka 1,519 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 BYN (Taka 264) | Taka 253 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 BYN (Taka 241) | Taka 580 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (Taka 46,552) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (Taka 31) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 BYN (Taka 4,567) | Taka 2,307 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (Taka 380) | Taka 327 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
37.127
BDT
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is about the same as in Bangladesh
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