Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (56元) | 46元 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (29元) | 40元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.63 BYN (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.31 BYN (6元) | 18元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.99 BYN (11元) | 19元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 BYN (16元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 BYN (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.01 BYN (5.63元) | 6元 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.21 BYN (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (88元) | 118元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (11元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18 BYN (3.30元) | 16元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN (5,316元) | 15,059元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (3,055元) | 9,006元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (354元) | 421元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN (2,164元) | 7,547元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (1,509元) | 4,347元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (404元) | 262元 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (77元) | 115元 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (4,153元) | 1,086元 | + 283% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (1,231元) | 589元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (122元) | 39元 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (95元) | 51元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (529元) | 529元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (351元) | 248元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (747元) | 626元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (736元) | 828元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (106,870元) | 161,247元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (7元) | 9元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (135元) | 204元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (68元) | 39元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (91元) | 27元 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (107元) | 391元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (57元) | 53元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (44元) | 33元 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (28元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (22元) | 15元 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (56元) | 74元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (137元) | 265元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (61元) | 110元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (283元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (269元) | 348元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (62元) | 79元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (13元) | 29元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (20元) | 18元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (3,514元) | 3,321元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (2.36元) | 0.20元 | + 1078% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (168元) | 410元 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN (12元) | 24元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,742 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.803
CNY
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Cost of living in Belarus is 27% cheaper than in China
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