Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 BYN (58元) | 45元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 BYN (41元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 BYN (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.24 BYN (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.45 BYN (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 BYN (23元) | 11元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 BYN (27元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 BYN (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 BYN (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 BYN (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 BYN (53元) | 89元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.51 BYN (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.24 BYN (2.73元) | 12元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,071 BYN (4,547元) | 11,940元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,263 BYN (2,773元) | 4,991元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77 BYN (170元) | 429元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,280 BYN (2,810元) | 6,807元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,084 BYN (2,379元) | 3,587元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 102 BYN (224元) | 296元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 BYN (66元) | 100元 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 BYN (1,866元) | 1,460元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (964元) | 553元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (44元) | 45元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (88元) | 50元 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 BYN (329元) | 418元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 BYN (439元) | 302元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 BYN (439元) | 553元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 BYN (549元) | 705元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,179 BYN (46,488元) | 141,513元 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (5.19元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 BYN (109元) | 217元 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 BYN (37元) | 45元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 BYN (44元) | 60元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 BYN (141元) | 114元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (20元) | 67元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 BYN (18元) | 57元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 BYN (33元) | 25元 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 BYN (9元) | 6元 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 BYN (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (44元) | 64元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is about the same as in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 BYN (115元) | 169元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23 BYN (51元) | 100元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 320 BYN (702元) | 1,179元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 BYN (363元) | 320元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 BYN (39元) | 81元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (18元) | 28元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (17元) | 19元 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (2,752元) | 3,720元 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (1.85元) | 0.34元 | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 BYN (270元) | 374元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 852 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.195
CNY
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in China
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