- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (¥782) | ¥1,006 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (¥424) | ¥711 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (¥191) | ¥445 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (¥73) | ¥198 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (¥140) | ¥270 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (¥208) | ¥689 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (¥353) | ¥889 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (¥120) | ¥637 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (¥51) | ¥430 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (¥93) | ¥262 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (¥834) | ¥1,549 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (¥119) | ¥212 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (¥49) | ¥195 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,126 BYN (¥56,466) | ¥242,113 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (¥34,928) | ¥121,422 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (¥5,703) | ¥21,895 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 764 BYN (¥38,295) | ¥116,929 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (¥29,395) | ¥79,022 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (¥11,553) | ¥12,611 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (¥981) | ¥4,156 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (¥44,431) | ¥55,558 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (¥11,363) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (¥813) | ¥693 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (¥1,423) | ¥1,827 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (¥8,817) | ¥7,207 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (¥3,787) | ¥4,012 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (¥12,216) | ¥8,544 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (¥13,017) | ¥15,007 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (¥1,534,405) | ¥2,657,440 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (¥67) | ¥147 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (¥1,847) | ¥11,877 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (¥590) | ¥1,278 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (¥417) | ¥1,016 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (¥1,922) | ¥4,123 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (¥432) | ¥630 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (¥283) | ¥711 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (¥311) | ¥484 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (¥126) | ¥145 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (¥184) | ¥213 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (¥835) | ¥2,946 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (¥1,539) | ¥4,119 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (¥738) | ¥3,373 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (¥2,757) | ¥12,005 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (¥3,577) | ¥8,157 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (¥687) | ¥903 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (¥195) | ¥498 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (¥254) | ¥551 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (¥48,045) | ¥49,094 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (¥251) | ¥56 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (¥4,000) | ¥10,056 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (¥134) | ¥474 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
50.130
JPY
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BYN
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Cost of living in Belarus is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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