Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (41元) | 56元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.12 BYN (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 BYN (4.33元) | 13元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.15 BYN (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 BYN (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (17元) | 56元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.33 BYN (3.38元) | 7元 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (5.59元) | 6元 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (45元) | 119元 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77 BYN (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 BYN (2.82元) | 10元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (4,140元) | 7,672元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (2,387元) | 4,517元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 BYN (293元) | 412元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,027 BYN (2,604元) | 7,031元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (1,826元) | 4,162元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (185元) | 279元 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (52元) | 88元 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 790 BYN (2,004元) | 2,091元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 280 BYN (710元) | 619元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (41元) | 43元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (83元) | 41元 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (273元) | 415元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (232元) | 206元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN (546元) | 590元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 256 BYN (650元) | 663元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,614 BYN (97,929元) | 159,594元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (4.68元) | 6元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (91元) | 176元 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (29元) | 30元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (49元) | 36元 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (74元) | 440元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (32元) | 35元 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 BYN (16元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (13元) | 36元 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (6元) | 10元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (10元) | 11元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (33元) | 80元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (151元) | 206元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (36元) | 97元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (229元) | 743元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 BYN (283元) | 429元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (33元) | 67元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (10元) | 35元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.86 BYN (12元) | 32元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (4,044元) | 3,096元 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (0.35元) | 0.68元 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 BYN (286元) | 481元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.57 BYN (12元) | 23元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,662 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.536
CNY
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in China
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