Cost of living in Belarus compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 BYN (¥2,247) | ¥1,046 | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (¥846) | ¥805 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (¥442) | ¥571 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 BYN (¥98) | ¥230 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.09 BYN (¥240) | ¥318 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 BYN (¥503) | ¥613 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 BYN (¥598) | ¥1,107 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.65 BYN (¥219) | ¥693 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86 BYN (¥88) | ¥468 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.04 BYN (¥143) | ¥304 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 BYN (¥1,183) | ¥1,292 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.53 BYN (¥213) | ¥218 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.41 BYN (¥66) | ¥191 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,582 BYN (¥121,725) | ¥365,082 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,624 BYN (¥76,575) | ¥197,136 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125 BYN (¥5,911) | ¥19,817 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,561 BYN (¥73,579) | ¥174,888 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,079 BYN (¥50,868) | ¥106,796 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (¥3,772) | ¥12,528 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (¥1,080) | ¥4,254 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (¥69,865) | ¥74,559 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (¥20,711) | ¥25,414 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (¥943) | ¥1,338 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (¥1,886) | ¥2,831 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (¥8,891) | ¥8,708 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (¥5,897) | ¥5,103 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (¥12,557) | ¥9,729 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (¥12,378) | ¥12,189 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,537 BYN (¥921,153) | ¥3,019,750 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (¥112) | ¥170 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41 BYN (¥1,925) | ¥9,221 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (¥1,138) | ¥2,133 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (¥1,535) | ¥2,551 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (¥1,792) | ¥6,000 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (¥957) | ¥1,337 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (¥741) | ¥930 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (¥469) | ¥622 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (¥178) | ¥224 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (¥364) | ¥188 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (¥946) | ¥4,604 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (¥1,887) | ¥4,908 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 31 BYN (¥1,482) | ¥3,873 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 BYN (¥2,357) | ¥7,212 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 BYN (¥7,235) | ¥8,269 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 BYN (¥1,069) | ¥1,244 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (¥362) | ¥547 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (¥356) | ¥674 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (¥59,118) | ¥51,659 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (¥40) | ¥52 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 BYN (¥7,072) | ¥9,530 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (¥483) | ¥600 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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