- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (51元) | 53元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (4.75元) | 15元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (13元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (23元) | 59元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (3.32元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (6元) | 5.79元 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (54元) | 113元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (8元) | 8元 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (3.18元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,130 BYN (3,684元) | 9,794元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (2,271元) | 4,472元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (371元) | 440元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 803 BYN (2,617元) | 5,656元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (1,911元) | 3,586元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (751元) | 322元 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (64元) | 84元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (2,888元) | 2,213元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (739元) | 663元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (53元) | 39元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (93元) | 39元 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (573元) | 560元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (246元) | 268元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (794元) | 606元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (846元) | 676元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (99,744元) | 143,546元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (4.34元) | 7元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (115元) | 151元 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (38元) | 27元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (125元) | 364元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (28元) | 27元 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (20元) | 37元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (8元) | 10元 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (54元) | 61元 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (100元) | 155元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (48元) | 87元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (179元) | 771元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (233元) | 374元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (45元) | 59元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (13元) | 33元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (3,123元) | 3,300元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 BYN (9元) | 1.00元 | + 793% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (260元) | 302元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (9元) | 20元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.259
CNY
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,939 prices entered by 612 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 15% cheaper than in China
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