Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (Rp 82,650) | Rp 61,616 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (Rp 51,473) | Rp 50,879 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (Rp 25,011) | Rp 28,690 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.72 BYN (Rp 11,072) | Rp 19,092 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (Rp 16,097) | Rp 26,655 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (Rp 25,033) | Rp 15,384 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 BYN (Rp 38,597) | Rp 69,458 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.87 BYN (Rp 12,073) | Rp 39,153 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37 BYN (Rp 8,799) | Rp 19,538 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.13 BYN (Rp 13,723) | Rp 30,210 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (Rp 111,158) | Rp 433,415 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (Rp 15,900) | Rp 16,020 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.80 BYN (Rp 5,137) | Rp 14,528 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (Rp 9,305,717) | Rp 13,278,000 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (Rp 5,488,621) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (Rp 677,827) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,020 BYN (Rp 6,570,273) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (Rp 3,866,079) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 111 BYN (Rp 716,591) | Rp 660,848 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21 BYN (Rp 135,334) | Rp 268,756 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (Rp 3,866,079) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (Rp 1,501,894) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (Rp 161,237) | Rp 52,413 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (Rp 216,355) | Rp 51,166 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (Rp 884,282) | Rp 639,688 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 BYN (Rp 455,958) | Rp 543,010 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 189 BYN (Rp 1,217,280) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189 BYN (Rp 1,220,367) | Rp 883,123 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (Rp 227,272,621) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.61 BYN (Rp 10,402) | Rp 9,231 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 BYN (Rp 194,495) | Rp 360,956 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (Rp 77,622) | Rp 30,366 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (Rp 72,325) | Rp 138,988 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (Rp 239,212) | Rp 257,547 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (Rp 57,469) | Rp 41,237 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (Rp 37,745) | Rp 24,297 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (Rp 43,480) | Rp 30,182 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (Rp 15,680) | Rp 19,131 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (Rp 20,644) | Rp 14,080 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (Rp 98,245) | Rp 66,998 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 260% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 260% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (Rp 259,406) | Rp 184,609 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (Rp 104,987) | Rp 104,111 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (Rp 416,278) | Rp 359,301 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 BYN (Rp 646,202) | Rp 433,102 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (Rp 98,180) | Rp 128,455 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (Rp 24,406) | Rp 46,128 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.49 BYN (Rp 28,917) | Rp 51,877 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (Rp 4,790,375) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (Rp 32,217) | Rp 1,407 | + 2189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104 BYN (Rp 672,846) | Rp 501,792 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (Rp 21,633) | Rp 23,371 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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