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Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (50元) | 49元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.91 BYN (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.52 BYN (4.86元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.84 BYN (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 BYN (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (22元) | 60元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.43 BYN (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 BYN (3.20元) | 6元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.84 BYN (5.88元) | 5.60元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (55元) | 111元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.47 BYN (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.95 BYN (3.04元) | 11元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,203 BYN (3,852元) | 8,931元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 730 BYN (2,337元) | 4,334元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112 BYN (357元) | 428元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 768 BYN (2,460元) | 5,203元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 604 BYN (1,934元) | 3,294元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145 BYN (465元) | 264元 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (63元) | 89元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 948 BYN (3,036元) | 2,101元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 BYN (800元) | 714元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 BYN (73元) | 36元 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (108元) | 54元 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 BYN (540元) | 522元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 71 BYN (227元) | 278元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 243 BYN (777元) | 628元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262 BYN (838元) | 658元 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (98,004元) | 141,996元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (4.27元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (113元) | 152元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (39元) | 29元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (36元) | 36元 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (119元) | 281元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (29元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (22元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.52 BYN (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.80 BYN (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (55元) | 56元 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (99元) | 164元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (48元) | 90元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (207元) | 966元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75 BYN (240元) | 393元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (45元) | 60元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.89 BYN (12元) | 34元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.83 BYN (15元) | 31元 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 743 BYN (2,380元) | 3,300元 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (16元) | 0.81元 | + 1886% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 BYN (274元) | 321元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.86 BYN (9元) | 21元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.202
CNY
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,590 prices entered by 569 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is about the same as in China
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