- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨518) | ₨393 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨281) | ₨260 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (₨127) | ₨143 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (₨48) | ₨51 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (₨93) | ₨71 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (₨137) | ₨38 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨234) | ₨200 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (₨79) | ₨138 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (₨34) | ₨25 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (₨61) | ₨122 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (₨552) | ₨836 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (₨79) | ₨82 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (₨32) | ₨33 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,126 BYN (₨37,395) | ₨30,680 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (₨23,132) | ₨20,587 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (₨3,777) | ₨4,524 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 764 BYN (₨25,361) | ₨24,331 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (₨19,468) | ₨14,863 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 125 BYN (₨4,159) | ₨3,576 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨650) | ₨802 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (₨29,425) | ₨34,012 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (₨7,525) | ₨10,471 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨539) | ₨395 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (₨943) | ₨571 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (₨5,839) | ₨2,438 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (₨2,508) | ₨2,726 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (₨8,091) | ₨3,784 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (₨8,621) | ₨2,944 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (₨1,016,190) | ₨883,012 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (₨44) | ₨78 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (₨1,223) | ₨1,367 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨390) | ₨128 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (₨276) | ₨274 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨1,273) | ₨1,317 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (₨286) | ₨252 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (₨187) | ₨177 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (₨206) | ₨226 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (₨83) | ₨131 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (₨122) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (₨553) | ₨273 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (₨1,019) | ₨1,199 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (₨489) | ₨473 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (₨1,826) | ₨1,900 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (₨2,369) | ₨1,984 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (₨455) | ₨594 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (₨129) | ₨226 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (₨169) | ₨206 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (₨31,819) | ₨38,165 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (₨166) | ₨65 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (₨2,649) | ₨1,868 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (₨89) | ₨256 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
33.199
INR
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,745 prices entered by 4,453 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 28% more expensive than in India
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