Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belarus
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (56 BYN) | 60 BYN | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (32 BYN) | 17 BYN | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (18 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (4.98 BYN) | 1.82 BYN | + 174% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (15 BYN) | 4.87 BYN | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (9 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (22 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (9 BYN) | 4.33 BYN | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (3.71 BYN) | 1.78 BYN | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (8 BYN) | 2.56 BYN | + 219% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (42 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (10 BYN) | 4.68 BYN | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (4.34 BYN) | 1.19 BYN | + 263% | |
Housing | + 335% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 335% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (8,296 BYN) | 2,064 BYN | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (6,799 BYN) | 1,169 BYN | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (953 BYN) | 130 BYN | + 633% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (7,551 BYN) | 1,237 BYN | + 510% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (4,401 BYN) | 812 BYN | + 442% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (788 BYN) | 144 BYN | + 447% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (108 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 459% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (1,347 BYN) | 1,482 BYN | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (345 BYN) | 439 BYN | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (27 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (66 BYN) | 34 BYN | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (303 BYN) | 189 BYN | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (135 BYN) | 125 BYN | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (336 BYN) | 266 BYN | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (343 BYN) | 263 BYN | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 377% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 377% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (104,352 BYN) | 25,000 BYN | + 317% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (6.00 BYN) | 2.37 BYN | + 154% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (351 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 658% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (21 BYN) | 24 BYN | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (33 BYN) | 33 BYN | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (307 BYN) | 38 BYN | + 708% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (20 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (8 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (16 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (10 BYN) | 3.77 BYN | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (7 BYN) | 8 BYN | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (59 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 193% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 139% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
United Kingdom | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (166 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (80 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (514 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 928% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (286 BYN) | 100 BYN | + 186% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (44 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (15 BYN) | 4.50 BYN | + 242% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (24 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (2,229 BYN) | 1,254 BYN | + 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (1.16 BYN) | 0.84 BYN | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (145 BYN) | 60 BYN | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (56 BYN) | 5.76 BYN | + 880% | |
TOTAL | + 185% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,985 prices entered by 657 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 185% more expensive than in Belarus
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