Cost of living in Belarus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN (27元) | 43元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (23元) | 37元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN (9元) | 17元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN (3.75元) | 14元 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (14元) | 48元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN (5.55元) | 13元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN (3.89元) | 6元 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN (4.23元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN (42元) | 97元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN (6元) | 9元 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN (2.29元) | 13元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN (2,687元) | 13,898元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN (1,993元) | 8,379元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (196元) | 462元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN (2,454元) | 6,525元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN (1,616元) | 4,376元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN (156元) | 516元 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN (48元) | 140元 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN (2,516元) | 1,829元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (884元) | 546元 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN (65元) | 50元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN (75元) | 66元 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN (125元) | 511元 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN (145元) | 288元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (423元) | 654元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN (479元) | 844元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN (48,014元) | 148,501元 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN (4.28元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (79元) | 206元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN (46元) | 28元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN (47元) | 27元 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (79元) | 386元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN (43元) | 30元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN (10元) | 19元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (19元) | 44元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN (5.75元) | 21元 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (36元) | 82元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belarus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (110元) | 260元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (44元) | 122元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN (117元) | 417元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (229元) | 319元 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN (21元) | 90元 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN (11元) | 31元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (15元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN (3,788元) | 2,968元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN (1.33元) | 0.24元 | + 443% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN (185元) | 410元 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN (9元) | 38元 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,708 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.014
CNY
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Cost of living in Belarus is 54% cheaper than in China
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