Cost of living in Belarus compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (Rp 87,434) | Rp 48,924 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (Rp 50,483) | Rp 55,115 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (Rp 22,505) | Rp 32,165 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 BYN (Rp 9,281) | Rp 20,580 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.95 BYN (Rp 16,120) | Rp 25,337 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62 BYN (Rp 25,261) | Rp 17,064 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (Rp 38,560) | Rp 61,721 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN (Rp 16,533) | Rp 37,576 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.26 BYN (Rp 6,905) | Rp 19,651 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (Rp 12,050) | Rp 33,333 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (Rp 98,919) | Rp 374,037 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.65 BYN (Rp 14,493) | Rp 18,761 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99 BYN (Rp 5,407) | Rp 18,326 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (Rp 8,928,234) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (Rp 5,147,622) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111 BYN (Rp 604,819) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,021 BYN (Rp 5,583,230) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (Rp 3,937,798) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (Rp 399,805) | Rp 979,539 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (Rp 100,350) | Rp 329,516 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 666 BYN (Rp 3,641,738) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 BYN (Rp 1,564,575) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (Rp 89,217) | Rp 66,640 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (Rp 178,478) | Rp 68,439 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (Rp 588,440) | Rp 680,041 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (Rp 499,356) | Rp 424,371 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 BYN (Rp 1,213,936) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 BYN (Rp 1,403,048) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,614 BYN (Rp 211,171,992) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (Rp 10,088) | Rp 8,926 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (Rp 196,047) | Rp 228,023 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (Rp 62,074) | Rp 23,270 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (Rp 104,770) | Rp 59,151 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (Rp 160,218) | Rp 256,292 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (Rp 69,977) | Rp 80,956 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (Rp 38,046) | Rp 22,650 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (Rp 28,824) | Rp 44,295 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (Rp 13,916) | Rp 22,030 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (Rp 21,468) | Rp 12,336 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (Rp 70,046) | Rp 89,053 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (Rp 325,745) | Rp 176,169 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (Rp 77,858) | Rp 105,763 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (Rp 494,667) | Rp 650,328 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99 BYN (Rp 542,091) | Rp 361,319 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (Rp 72,208) | Rp 133,391 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (Rp 21,811) | Rp 36,857 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.73 BYN (Rp 25,871) | Rp 48,318 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (Rp 8,721,349) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (Rp 758) | Rp 1,787 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 BYN (Rp 650,549) | Rp 604,695 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.42 BYN (Rp 18,678) | Rp 28,321 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia
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