Cost of living in Belarus compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 BYN (R$ 79) | R$ 39 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (R$ 32) | R$ 37 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.61 BYN (R$ 4.62) | R$ 5.57 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.57 BYN (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 BYN (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 BYN (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.46 BYN (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.45 BYN (R$ 2.57) | R$ 7 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 BYN (R$ 5.75) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 BYN (R$ 41) | R$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.05 BYN (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.15 BYN (R$ 2.03) | R$ 4.48 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,048 BYN (R$ 3,628) | R$ 4,120 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,245 BYN (R$ 2,205) | R$ 2,750 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (R$ 171) | R$ 743 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,268 BYN (R$ 2,246) | R$ 3,008 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,079 BYN (R$ 1,911) | R$ 1,998 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (R$ 142) | R$ 522 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (R$ 41) | R$ 90 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 BYN (R$ 1,506) | R$ 1,773 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (R$ 778) | R$ 646 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (R$ 35) | R$ 31 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (R$ 71) | R$ 22 | + 226% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (R$ 334) | R$ 283 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (R$ 222) | R$ 282 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (R$ 472) | R$ 427 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (R$ 465) | R$ 328 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,179 BYN (R$ 37,514) | R$ 118,180 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (R$ 4.19) | R$ 6 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (R$ 85) | R$ 246 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (R$ 58) | R$ 51 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 BYN (R$ 113) | R$ 274 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 BYN (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 BYN (R$ 5.31) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (R$ 27) | R$ 59 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Belarus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 BYN (R$ 115) | R$ 114 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 BYN (R$ 44) | R$ 60 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 320 BYN (R$ 567) | R$ 246 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 BYN (R$ 293) | R$ 239 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 BYN (R$ 34) | R$ 32 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 BYN (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 BYN (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (R$ 2,221) | R$ 3,721 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (R$ 1.49) | R$ 1.47 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 BYN (R$ 218) | R$ 140 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,325 prices entered by 1,470 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.771
BRL
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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