Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 BYN (Rp 156,943) | Rp 55,068 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (Rp 89,820) | Rp 58,183 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (Rp 44,913) | Rp 31,308 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 BYN (Rp 10,391) | Rp 23,307 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.15 BYN (Rp 25,779) | Rp 30,367 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 BYN (Rp 47,542) | Rp 14,479 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 BYN (Rp 63,468) | Rp 67,619 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.09 BYN (Rp 25,459) | Rp 46,085 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86 BYN (Rp 9,330) | Rp 20,806 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.04 BYN (Rp 15,214) | Rp 34,093 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 BYN (Rp 125,622) | Rp 344,187 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.53 BYN (Rp 22,652) | Rp 18,823 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.41 BYN (Rp 7,057) | Rp 14,432 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,582 BYN (Rp 12,922,829) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,624 BYN (Rp 8,129,533) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125 BYN (Rp 627,498) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,532 BYN (Rp 7,670,926) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200 BYN (Rp 6,006,637) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (Rp 400,442) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (Rp 114,677) | Rp 378,883 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (Rp 7,417,096) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (Rp 2,198,805) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (Rp 100,111) | Rp 91,402 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (Rp 200,221) | Rp 80,207 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (Rp 943,893) | Rp 759,724 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (Rp 626,057) | Rp 458,661 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (Rp 1,333,133) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (Rp 1,314,122) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,537 BYN (Rp 97,793,057) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (Rp 11,845) | Rp 12,780 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 BYN (Rp 204,332) | Rp 199,904 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (Rp 120,867) | Rp 22,456 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (Rp 163,003) | Rp 96,147 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (Rp 190,242) | Rp 275,446 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (Rp 101,558) | Rp 66,604 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (Rp 78,620) | Rp 26,592 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (Rp 49,830) | Rp 33,023 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (Rp 18,856) | Rp 27,953 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (Rp 38,661) | Rp 12,305 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (Rp 100,441) | Rp 84,361 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (Rp 200,356) | Rp 261,890 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 BYN (Rp 130,862) | Rp 104,570 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 BYN (Rp 250,277) | Rp 496,791 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 BYN (Rp 768,049) | Rp 379,769 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 BYN (Rp 113,485) | Rp 149,637 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (Rp 38,403) | Rp 38,584 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 BYN (Rp 50,055) | Rp 50,891 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (Rp 6,276,185) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (Rp 4,208) | Rp 2,388 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 BYN (Rp 750,830) | Rp 451,365 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (Rp 51,260) | Rp 42,610 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 722 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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