Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (60元) | 42元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (25元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.48 BYN (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.84 BYN (5.44元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.52 BYN (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.96 BYN (15元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 BYN (18元) | 47元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93 BYN (5.70元) | 14元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75 BYN (5.17元) | 5.82元 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.71 BYN (5.07元) | 5.43元 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 BYN (42元) | 103元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.51 BYN (10元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.86 BYN (2.54元) | 14元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 BYN (4,540元) | 8,580元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,068 BYN (3,162元) | 4,449元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 BYN (685元) | 386元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,320 BYN (3,906元) | 5,174元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 818 BYN (2,422元) | 3,034元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 BYN (376元) | 280元 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 BYN (88元) | 87元 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 484 BYN (1,433元) | 2,283元 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 196 BYN (581元) | 525元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 BYN (44元) | 38元 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 BYN (89元) | 50元 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 119 BYN (353元) | 443元 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 82 BYN (241元) | 233元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153 BYN (452元) | 593元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151 BYN (447元) | 532元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (104,396元) | 131,184元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.71 BYN (5.07元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 BYN (99元) | 151元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (36元) | 32元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (33元) | 34元 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (110元) | 357元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (26元) | 40元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (17元) | 50元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.04 BYN (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 BYN (13元) | 11元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 BYN (31元) | 74元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN (125元) | 179元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (44元) | 96元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (279元) | 359元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (44元) | 67元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (11元) | 32元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN (13元) | 28元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,700 BYN (5,032元) | 3,283元 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (0.25元) | 0.28元 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (178元) | 312元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.07 BYN (9元) | 20元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,671 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.960
CNY
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 23% cheaper than in China
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