Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 BYN (Rp 129,567) | Rp 42,558 | + 204% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 BYN (Rp 62,147) | Rp 59,865 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.60 BYN (Rp 26,345) | Rp 27,367 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 BYN (Rp 11,344) | Rp 22,421 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.04 BYN (Rp 19,037) | Rp 29,124 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 BYN (Rp 22,627) | Rp 18,124 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 BYN (Rp 41,326) | Rp 71,910 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (Rp 14,397) | Rp 44,244 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 BYN (Rp 8,917) | Rp 21,715 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.30 BYN (Rp 10,842) | Rp 35,024 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (Rp 148,218) | Rp 352,988 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (Rp 17,654) | Rp 21,713 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.38 BYN (Rp 6,519) | Rp 20,784 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 46% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,595 BYN (Rp 7,509,186) | Rp 20,686,000 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (Rp 5,130,101) | Rp 10,596,300 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (Rp 594,494) | Rp 1,384,880 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 813 BYN (Rp 3,826,772) | Rp 8,279,990 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (Rp 2,534,292) | Rp 4,547,870 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (Rp 678,208) | Rp 982,614 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (Rp 129,882) | Rp 405,045 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (Rp 6,974,403) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (Rp 2,067,568) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (Rp 205,183) | Rp 61,187 | + 235% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (Rp 160,111) | Rp 96,476 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (Rp 887,556) | Rp 734,797 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (Rp 588,690) | Rp 496,694 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (Rp 1,253,564) | Rp 1,239,350 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (Rp 1,235,688) | Rp 1,333,420 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (Rp 179,460,330) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (Rp 11,138) | Rp 11,857 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (Rp 217,998) | Rp 197,854 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (Rp 113,653) | Rp 23,719 | + 379% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (Rp 153,274) | Rp 46,401 | + 230% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (Rp 178,887) | Rp 271,191 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (Rp 95,496) | Rp 115,732 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (Rp 73,928) | Rp 25,419 | + 191% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (Rp 46,856) | Rp 34,912 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (Rp 17,730) | Rp 40,045 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (Rp 36,354) | Rp 10,483 | + 247% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (Rp 94,446) | Rp 87,815 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Belarus | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (Rp 229,519) | Rp 194,219 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (Rp 102,063) | Rp 118,885 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (Rp 474,556) | Rp 400,000 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (Rp 451,397) | Rp 405,726 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (Rp 103,836) | Rp 120,291 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (Rp 21,466) | Rp 37,416 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (Rp 33,948) | Rp 45,773 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (Rp 5,901,588) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (Rp 3,957) | Rp 2,024 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (Rp 282,068) | Rp 502,101 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 BYN (Rp 35,997) | Rp 36,872 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia
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