- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨532) | ₨417 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (₨298) | ₨266 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (₨130) | ₨142 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (₨50) | ₨52 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (₨95) | ₨72 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 BYN (₨138) | ₨40 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (₨219) | ₨201 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (₨81) | ₨139 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (₨35) | ₨25 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (₨63) | ₨121 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (₨552) | ₨839 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (₨81) | ₨82 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (₨33) | ₨33 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,007 BYN (₨34,222) | ₨30,893 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 684 BYN (₨23,238) | ₨21,222 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113 BYN (₨3,840) | ₨4,411 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 BYN (₨25,798) | ₨25,314 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 541 BYN (₨18,389) | ₨15,654 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (₨7,829) | ₨3,891 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨665) | ₨844 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (₨30,110) | ₨33,586 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (₨7,700) | ₨10,549 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨551) | ₨382 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (₨965) | ₨545 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (₨5,975) | ₨2,402 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (₨2,566) | ₨2,708 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 BYN (₨8,085) | ₨3,721 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 235 BYN (₨7,970) | ₨2,923 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (₨1,039,821) | ₨877,426 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (₨45) | ₨78 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (₨1,202) | ₨1,324 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨400) | ₨136 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (₨283) | ₨283 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨1,302) | ₨1,544 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (₨293) | ₨255 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (₨192) | ₨177 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (₨211) | ₨228 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (₨85) | ₨132 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (₨125) | ₨70 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (₨536) | ₨278 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (₨1,043) | ₨1,196 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (₨500) | ₨471 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (₨1,868) | ₨1,987 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62 BYN (₨2,094) | ₨1,802 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (₨449) | ₨643 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.80 BYN (₨129) | ₨195 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (₨172) | ₨206 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (₨32,559) | ₨38,465 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 BYN (₨93) | ₨58 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (₨2,779) | ₨1,868 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (₨91) | ₨248 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 13% more expensive than in India
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