Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (₨421) | ₨388 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨247) | ₨281 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (₨126) | ₨141 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 BYN (₨55) | ₨52 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (₨81) | ₨72 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (₨126) | ₨37 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (₨197) | ₨214 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.59 BYN (₨52) | ₨140 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.23 BYN (₨40) | ₨28 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.54 BYN (₨50) | ₨127 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (₨511) | ₨825 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (₨80) | ₨84 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 BYN (₨27) | ₨35 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (₨46,738) | ₨31,177 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (₨27,567) | ₨20,116 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (₨3,404) | ₨4,308 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,047 BYN (₨33,873) | ₨23,452 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (₨19,417) | ₨13,618 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 74 BYN (₨2,380) | ₨3,250 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 BYN (₨620) | ₨743 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (₨19,417) | ₨30,078 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (₨7,543) | ₨10,522 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (₨810) | ₨379 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (₨1,087) | ₨325 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (₨4,441) | ₨2,357 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 BYN (₨1,942) | ₨2,543 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179 BYN (₨5,779) | ₨3,755 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 BYN (₨5,740) | ₨2,819 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (₨1,141,480) | ₨930,451 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.66 BYN (₨54) | ₨76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 BYN (₨1,026) | ₨1,216 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨390) | ₨106 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (₨363) | ₨211 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (₨1,201) | ₨975 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (₨289) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (₨190) | ₨173 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (₨218) | ₨242 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (₨79) | ₨152 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (₨104) | ₨69 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (₨493) | ₨243 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN (₨1,369) | ₨1,179 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 BYN (₨583) | ₨467 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (₨2,091) | ₨1,718 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (₨3,050) | ₨1,945 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (₨482) | ₨686 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (₨123) | ₨220 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN (₨146) | ₨226 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (₨24,060) | ₨33,881 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (₨2.70) | ₨3.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (₨1,952) | ₨1,918 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (₨109) | ₨241 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,733 prices entered by 2,299 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in India
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