Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (₨640) | ₨374 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (₨342) | ₨326 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.95 BYN (₨195) | ₨167 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 BYN (₨79) | ₨58 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.04 BYN (₨133) | ₨89 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 BYN (₨158) | ₨39 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 BYN (₨288) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (₨100) | ₨154 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 BYN (₨62) | ₨31 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.30 BYN (₨76) | ₨169 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (₨1,033) | ₨786 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (₨123) | ₨91 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.38 BYN (₨45) | ₨38 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN (₨62,204) | ₨40,236 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (₨35,750) | ₨24,523 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (₨4,143) | ₨5,797 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN (₨25,323) | ₨25,108 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (₨17,661) | ₨15,774 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (₨4,726) | ₨6,512 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (₨905) | ₨657 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (₨48,603) | ₨30,817 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨14,408) | ₨11,976 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (₨1,430) | ₨538 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (₨1,116) | ₨425 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (₨6,185) | ₨2,477 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (₨4,102) | ₨2,797 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (₨8,736) | ₨4,303 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (₨8,611) | ₨3,087 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (₨1,250,605) | ₨1,248,440 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (₨78) | ₨104 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (₨1,580) | ₨1,115 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (₨792) | ₨144 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (₨1,068) | ₨241 | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨1,247) | ₨891 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (₨665) | ₨413 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨515) | ₨226 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨327) | ₨274 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (₨124) | ₨170 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (₨253) | ₨96 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (₨658) | ₨309 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belarus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (₨1,599) | ₨1,438 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (₨711) | ₨603 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (₨3,307) | ₨1,419 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (₨3,146) | ₨1,942 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (₨724) | ₨733 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (₨150) | ₨229 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (₨237) | ₨183 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (₨41,126) | ₨50,214 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (₨28) | ₨1.43 | + 1827% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (₨1,966) | ₨1,560 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN (₨145) | ₨268 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,321 prices entered by 1,283 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in India
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