Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 BYN (₨1,270) | ₨384 | + 231% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (₨478) | ₨346 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (₨250) | ₨175 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 BYN (₨55) | ₨61 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.09 BYN (₨136) | ₨98 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 BYN (₨285) | ₨45 | + 539% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 BYN (₨338) | ₨279 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.65 BYN (₨124) | ₨205 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86 BYN (₨50) | ₨41 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.04 BYN (₨81) | ₨169 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 BYN (₨669) | ₨981 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.53 BYN (₨121) | ₨95 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.41 BYN (₨38) | ₨43 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,582 BYN (₨68,817) | ₨45,565 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,624 BYN (₨43,292) | ₨30,255 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125 BYN (₨3,342) | ₨5,658 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,561 BYN (₨41,598) | ₨28,643 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,079 BYN (₨28,758) | ₨18,198 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (₨2,132) | ₨5,692 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (₨611) | ₨759 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (₨39,498) | ₨28,367 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨11,709) | ₨11,835 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (₨533) | ₨470 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (₨1,066) | ₨852 | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (₨5,026) | ₨2,622 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (₨3,334) | ₨2,693 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (₨7,099) | ₨4,304 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (₨6,998) | ₨3,042 | + 130% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,537 BYN (₨520,770) | ₨1,921,240 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (₨63) | ₨103 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41 BYN (₨1,088) | ₨1,548 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (₨644) | ₨96 | + 569% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (₨868) | ₨252 | + 244% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨1,013) | ₨1,154 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (₨541) | ₨364 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨419) | ₨246 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨265) | ₨277 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (₨100) | ₨175 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (₨206) | ₨86 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (₨535) | ₨303 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (₨1,067) | ₨1,418 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 31 BYN (₨838) | ₨665 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 BYN (₨1,333) | ₨1,841 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 BYN (₨4,090) | ₨2,234 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 BYN (₨604) | ₨672 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (₨205) | ₨217 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (₨201) | ₨200 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (₨33,422) | ₨39,362 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (₨22) | ₨4.75 | + 372% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 BYN (₨3,998) | ₨1,831 | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (₨273) | ₨283 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
26.656
INR
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Cost of living in Belarus is 13% more expensive than in India
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