Cost of living in Belarus compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN (₨312) | ₨337 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (₨260) | ₨294 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN (₨108) | ₨162 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN (₨43) | ₨54 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN (₨81) | ₨83 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN (₨127) | ₨40 | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨164) | ₨216 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN (₨63) | ₨152 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN (₨44) | ₨29 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN (₨48) | ₨148 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN (₨486) | ₨766 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN (₨71) | ₨88 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN (₨26) | ₨35 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN (₨30,703) | ₨31,549 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN (₨22,772) | ₨20,122 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (₨2,239) | ₨4,477 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN (₨28,037) | ₨22,933 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN (₨18,462) | ₨14,192 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN (₨1,787) | ₨3,664 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN (₨551) | ₨511 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN (₨28,750) | ₨29,219 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨10,104) | ₨12,383 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN (₨737) | ₨416 | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN (₨860) | ₨320 | + 169% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN (₨1,426) | ₨2,328 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN (₨1,652) | ₨2,564 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (₨4,836) | ₨3,571 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN (₨5,475) | ₨3,002 | + 82% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN (₨548,550) | ₨980,422 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN (₨49) | ₨108 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (₨904) | ₨1,414 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN (₨528) | ₨140 | + 277% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN (₨542) | ₨303 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (₨898) | ₨1,443 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN (₨493) | ₨402 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN (₨112) | ₨190 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (₨213) | ₨248 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN (₨66) | ₨152 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN (₨77) | ₨72 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (₨414) | ₨373 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belarus | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (₨1,257) | ₨1,422 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (₨501) | ₨607 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN (₨1,333) | ₨1,517 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (₨2,619) | ₨2,140 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN (₨236) | ₨607 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN (₨124) | ₨229 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (₨173) | ₨173 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN (₨43,277) | ₨46,652 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN (₨15) | ₨1.29 | + 1073% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN (₨2,112) | ₨1,540 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN (₨102) | ₨247 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 11% cheaper than in India
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