Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨448) | ₨370 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (₨259) | ₨294 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (₨115) | ₨143 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 BYN (₨48) | ₨52 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.95 BYN (₨83) | ₨73 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62 BYN (₨130) | ₨36 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨198) | ₨227 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN (₨85) | ₨140 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.26 BYN (₨35) | ₨31 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (₨62) | ₨132 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (₨507) | ₨772 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.65 BYN (₨74) | ₨85 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99 BYN (₨28) | ₨36 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (₨45,776) | ₨33,366 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (₨26,392) | ₨19,918 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111 BYN (₨3,101) | ₨4,363 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,021 BYN (₨28,626) | ₨19,036 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (₨20,189) | ₨12,499 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (₨2,050) | ₨3,334 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (₨515) | ₨676 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 666 BYN (₨18,672) | ₨29,555 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 BYN (₨8,022) | ₨10,444 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨457) | ₨411 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (₨915) | ₨211 | + 333% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (₨3,017) | ₨2,314 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (₨2,560) | ₨2,579 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 BYN (₨6,224) | ₨3,601 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 BYN (₨7,194) | ₨2,719 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,614 BYN (₨1,082,700) | ₨918,724 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (₨52) | ₨80 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (₨1,005) | ₨1,164 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (₨318) | ₨100 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (₨537) | ₨212 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (₨821) | ₨624 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (₨359) | ₨316 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (₨195) | ₨161 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (₨148) | ₨254 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (₨71) | ₨140 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (₨110) | ₨68 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (₨359) | ₨239 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (₨1,670) | ₨1,175 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (₨399) | ₨473 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (₨2,536) | ₨1,631 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99 BYN (₨2,779) | ₨1,624 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (₨370) | ₨568 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (₨112) | ₨193 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.73 BYN (₨133) | ₨190 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (₨44,715) | ₨36,202 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (₨3.89) | ₨5.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 BYN (₨3,335) | ₨1,574 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.42 BYN (₨96) | ₨271 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,535 prices entered by 2,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in India
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