Cost of living in Canada compared to Belarus
Currency:
Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Canada is 85% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (57 BYN) | 60 BYN | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (35 BYN) | 17 BYN | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (24 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 178% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (8 BYN) | 1.82 BYN | + 338% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (14 BYN) | 4.87 BYN | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (13 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (27 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (13 BYN) | 4.33 BYN | + 207% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (8 BYN) | 1.78 BYN | + 352% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (10 BYN) | 2.56 BYN | + 283% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (51 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (8 BYN) | 4.68 BYN | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (6 BYN) | 1.19 BYN | + 424% | |
Housing | + 256% | |||
Housing in Canada is 256% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (7,009 BYN) | 2,064 BYN | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (5,568 BYN) | 1,169 BYN | + 376% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (581 BYN) | 130 BYN | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (5,003 BYN) | 1,237 BYN | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (3,642 BYN) | 812 BYN | + 348% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (311 BYN) | 144 BYN | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (158 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 720% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (973 BYN) | 1,482 BYN | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (517 BYN) | 439 BYN | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (34 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (72 BYN) | 34 BYN | + 111% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (195 BYN) | 189 BYN | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (137 BYN) | 125 BYN | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (357 BYN) | 266 BYN | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (421 BYN) | 263 BYN | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 252% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 252% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (81,395 BYN) | 25,000 BYN | + 226% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (3.87 BYN) | 2.37 BYN | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (257 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 455% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 79% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (26 BYN) | 24 BYN | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (58 BYN) | 33 BYN | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (250 BYN) | 38 BYN | + 557% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (24 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (16 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (16 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (11 BYN) | 3.77 BYN | + 186% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (9 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (75 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 273% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 127% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Canada | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (164 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 311% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (75 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (526 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 951% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (314 BYN) | 100 BYN | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (36 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (14 BYN) | 4.50 BYN | + 217% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (20 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (1,961 BYN) | 1,254 BYN | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (1.08 BYN) | 0.84 BYN | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (163 BYN) | 60 BYN | + 172% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (43 BYN) | 5.76 BYN | + 646% | |
TOTAL | + 154% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,664 prices entered by 742 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 154% more expensive than in Belarus
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