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 | 13 BYN (¥651) | ¥1,041 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (¥382) | ¥713 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (¥194) | ¥467 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 BYN (¥85) | ¥215 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (¥125) | ¥287 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (¥194) | ¥484 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (¥304) | ¥1,246 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.59 BYN (¥80) | ¥610 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.23 BYN (¥61) | ¥381 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.54 BYN (¥77) | ¥267 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (¥790) | ¥1,801 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (¥124) | ¥223 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 BYN (¥42) | ¥242 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (¥72,281) | ¥193,680 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (¥42,632) | ¥112,128 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (¥5,265) | ¥15,296 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,047 BYN (¥52,385) | ¥127,930 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (¥30,029) | ¥84,445 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 74 BYN (¥3,680) | ¥11,742 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 BYN (¥959) | ¥3,714 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (¥30,029) | ¥37,069 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (¥11,666) | ¥10,892 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (¥1,252) | ¥749 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (¥1,681) | ¥1,906 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (¥6,869) | ¥6,528 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 BYN (¥3,003) | ¥4,644 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179 BYN (¥8,937) | ¥7,956 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 BYN (¥8,876) | ¥13,013 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (¥1,765,316) | ¥2,936,380 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.66 BYN (¥83) | ¥143 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 BYN (¥1,586) | ¥9,633 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (¥603) | ¥1,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (¥562) | ¥929 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (¥1,858) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (¥446) | ¥554 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (¥293) | ¥669 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (¥338) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (¥122) | ¥218 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (¥160) | ¥251 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (¥763) | ¥2,654 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN (¥2,117) | ¥3,633 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 BYN (¥901) | ¥3,165 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (¥3,233) | ¥15,347 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (¥4,717) | ¥6,734 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (¥746) | ¥809 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (¥190) | ¥511 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN (¥226) | ¥509 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (¥37,209) | ¥46,875 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (¥4) | ¥26 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (¥3,018) | ¥8,766 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (¥168) | ¥477 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,557 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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