Cost of living in Germany compared to Belarus
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Germany is 56% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (50 BYN) | 60 BYN | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (36 BYN) | 17 BYN | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (21 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (4.34 BYN) | 1.82 BYN | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (15 BYN) | 4.87 BYN | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (11 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (22 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (9 BYN) | 4.33 BYN | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (7 BYN) | 1.78 BYN | + 275% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (3.86 BYN) | 2.56 BYN | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (23 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (7 BYN) | 4.68 BYN | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (7 BYN) | 1.19 BYN | + 460% | |
Housing | + 245% | |||
Housing in Germany is 245% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (7,101 BYN) | 2,064 BYN | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (5,585 BYN) | 1,169 BYN | + 378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (804 BYN) | 130 BYN | + 519% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (4,399 BYN) | 1,237 BYN | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (3,209 BYN) | 812 BYN | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (577 BYN) | 144 BYN | + 300% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (132 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 588% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,303 BYN) | 1,482 BYN | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (392 BYN) | 439 BYN | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (22 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (62 BYN) | 34 BYN | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (306 BYN) | 189 BYN | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (134 BYN) | 125 BYN | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (317 BYN) | 266 BYN | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (427 BYN) | 263 BYN | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 229% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 229% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (117,274 BYN) | 25,000 BYN | + 369% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (6 BYN) | 2.37 BYN | + 173% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (183 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 294% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 56% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (31 BYN) | 24 BYN | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (56 BYN) | 33 BYN | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (255 BYN) | 38 BYN | + 571% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (14 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (11 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (11 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (7 BYN) | 3.77 BYN | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (5.97 BYN) | 8 BYN | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (75 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 275% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 79% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Germany | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (165 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 312% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (87 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (297 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 495% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (237 BYN) | 100 BYN | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (36 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (13 BYN) | 4.50 BYN | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (16 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (2,050 BYN) | 1,254 BYN | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.48 BYN) | 0.84 BYN | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (142 BYN) | 60 BYN | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (29 BYN) | 5.76 BYN | + 408% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,535 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 130% more expensive than in Belarus
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