Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (Rp 119,111) | Rp 59,962 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (Rp 61,800) | Rp 55,395 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.63 BYN (Rp 33,374) | Rp 27,371 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.24 BYN (Rp 13,296) | Rp 20,165 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.00 BYN (Rp 23,721) | Rp 26,969 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 BYN (Rp 34,637) | Rp 17,108 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN (Rp 57,352) | Rp 50,021 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 BYN (Rp 17,469) | Rp 42,079 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 BYN (Rp 11,826) | Rp 22,926 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.21 BYN (Rp 13,074) | Rp 35,271 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (Rp 186,552) | Rp 302,386 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (Rp 22,220) | Rp 19,961 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18 BYN (Rp 6,965) | Rp 18,941 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,053 BYN (Rp 12,164,041) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 986 BYN (Rp 5,842,616) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (Rp 748,247) | Rp 871,567 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,079 BYN (Rp 6,389,184) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 682 BYN (Rp 4,039,189) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (Rp 853,613) | Rp 532,882 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (Rp 163,474) | Rp 345,070 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (Rp 8,778,190) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 128% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (Rp 2,602,302) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (Rp 258,250) | Rp 70,816 | + 265% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (Rp 201,520) | Rp 78,155 | + 158% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (Rp 1,117,105) | Rp 560,382 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 BYN (Rp 767,815) | Rp 442,949 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (Rp 1,345,745) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (Rp 1,555,274) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (Rp 225,874,079) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (Rp 14,019) | Rp 11,374 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45 BYN (Rp 264,129) | Rp 190,182 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 114% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (Rp 143,046) | Rp 36,367 | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (Rp 192,915) | Rp 60,467 | + 219% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (Rp 225,153) | Rp 332,000 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (Rp 120,194) | Rp 67,999 | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (Rp 93,048) | Rp 22,412 | + 315% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 BYN (Rp 72,825) | Rp 34,558 | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (Rp 22,316) | Rp 30,035 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (Rp 45,756) | Rp 15,580 | + 194% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 BYN (Rp 137,826) | Rp 88,350 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (Rp 326,597) | Rp 213,417 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24 BYN (Rp 140,128) | Rp 110,240 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70 BYN (Rp 417,156) | Rp 300,249 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 BYN (Rp 698,799) | Rp 490,881 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (Rp 130,691) | Rp 92,882 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 BYN (Rp 38,499) | Rp 39,821 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (Rp 42,728) | Rp 44,788 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (Rp 7,427,913) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (Rp 4,980) | Rp 1,816 | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73 BYN (Rp 432,176) | Rp 585,606 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.76 BYN (Rp 28,215) | Rp 36,785 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia
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