Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 BYN (Rp 57,873) | Rp 42,304 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 BYN (Rp 65,466) | Rp 54,298 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.33 BYN (Rp 23,913) | Rp 27,651 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.92 BYN (Rp 10,588) | Rp 20,105 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.35 BYN (Rp 18,516) | Rp 24,210 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.30 BYN (Rp 29,279) | Rp 16,357 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.37 BYN (Rp 29,668) | Rp 62,456 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.65 BYN (Rp 14,610) | Rp 38,556 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.73 BYN (Rp 9,527) | Rp 20,393 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.15 BYN (Rp 11,880) | Rp 33,984 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 BYN (Rp 110,878) | Rp 339,527 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.00 BYN (Rp 16,565) | Rp 17,631 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.19 BYN (Rp 6,559) | Rp 17,406 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,200 BYN (Rp 6,626,042) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900 BYN (Rp 4,970,846) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110 BYN (Rp 609,148) | Rp 714,974 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 730 BYN (Rp 4,031,533) | Rp 6,092,360 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 529 BYN (Rp 2,919,107) | Rp 3,667,230 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 65 BYN (Rp 360,278) | Rp 492,821 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (Rp 110,345) | Rp 276,658 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,056 BYN (Rp 5,829,744) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 BYN (Rp 2,025,692) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN (Rp 72,364) | Rp 44,086 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 BYN (Rp 207,543) | Rp 58,559 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50 BYN (Rp 274,332) | Rp 648,513 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51 BYN (Rp 280,248) | Rp 424,641 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 208 BYN (Rp 1,148,505) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 183 BYN (Rp 1,009,312) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,760 BYN (Rp 147,761,538) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.97 BYN (Rp 10,896) | Rp 8,834 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (Rp 213,674) | Rp 230,004 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 BYN (Rp 39,531) | Rp 23,701 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 BYN (Rp 101,722) | Rp 89,583 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 BYN (Rp 197,655) | Rp 246,943 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 BYN (Rp 88,349) | Rp 32,223 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.96 BYN (Rp 21,893) | Rp 22,334 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.43 BYN (Rp 24,456) | Rp 30,094 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.46 BYN (Rp 13,600) | Rp 22,886 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.25 BYN (Rp 12,451) | Rp 10,410 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 BYN (Rp 74,652) | Rp 61,834 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (Rp 301,383) | Rp 129,003 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (Rp 90,026) | Rp 103,125 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 BYN (Rp 192,144) | Rp 648,913 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 101 BYN (Rp 555,443) | Rp 349,513 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8 BYN (Rp 43,556) | Rp 101,824 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.03 BYN (Rp 22,275) | Rp 32,336 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 BYN (Rp 34,272) | Rp 45,791 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,896 BYN (Rp 10,469,376) | Rp 9,934,870 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (Rp 460) | Rp 1,849 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 BYN (Rp 477,407) | Rp 556,841 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.80 BYN (Rp 26,486) | Rp 30,062 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 977 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia
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