Cost of living in Belarus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (¥655) | ¥941 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (¥378) | ¥695 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (¥169) | ¥426 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 BYN (¥70) | ¥203 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.95 BYN (¥121) | ¥244 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62 BYN (¥189) | ¥653 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (¥289) | ¥888 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN (¥124) | ¥792 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.26 BYN (¥52) | ¥389 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (¥90) | ¥306 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (¥741) | ¥1,351 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.65 BYN (¥109) | ¥185 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99 BYN (¥40) | ¥246 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (¥66,867) | ¥295,978 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (¥38,553) | ¥169,167 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111 BYN (¥4,530) | ¥25,258 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,021 BYN (¥41,815) | ¥144,655 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (¥29,492) | ¥80,593 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (¥2,994) | ¥13,235 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (¥752) | ¥4,060 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 666 BYN (¥27,274) | ¥55,604 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 BYN (¥11,718) | ¥10,692 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (¥668) | ¥778 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (¥1,337) | ¥2,599 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (¥4,407) | ¥6,849 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (¥3,740) | ¥4,780 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 BYN (¥9,092) | ¥8,249 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 BYN (¥10,508) | ¥12,511 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,995 BYN (¥1,474,275) | ¥2,585,890 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (¥76) | ¥135 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (¥1,468) | ¥10,445 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (¥465) | ¥1,225 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (¥785) | ¥1,626 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (¥1,200) | ¥6,148 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (¥524) | ¥812 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (¥285) | ¥655 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (¥216) | ¥501 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (¥104) | ¥170 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (¥161) | ¥229 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (¥525) | ¥2,983 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (¥2,440) | ¥3,633 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (¥583) | ¥3,657 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (¥3,705) | ¥12,969 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99 BYN (¥4,060) | ¥6,422 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (¥541) | ¥1,122 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (¥163) | ¥445 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.28 BYN (¥175) | ¥556 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (¥65,318) | ¥52,544 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (¥6) | ¥40 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 BYN (¥4,872) | ¥9,497 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.42 BYN (¥140) | ¥525 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,393 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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