Cost of living in Belarus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (¥1,078) | ¥1,025 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (¥576) | ¥723 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.95 BYN (¥329) | ¥519 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 BYN (¥133) | ¥197 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.04 BYN (¥224) | ¥316 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 BYN (¥266) | ¥629 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 BYN (¥485) | ¥962 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (¥169) | ¥902 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 BYN (¥105) | ¥574 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.30 BYN (¥127) | ¥285 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (¥1,741) | ¥1,208 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (¥207) | ¥184 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.38 BYN (¥77) | ¥206 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN (¥104,857) | ¥326,267 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (¥60,264) | ¥171,772 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (¥6,984) | ¥28,488 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN (¥42,687) | ¥157,603 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (¥29,771) | ¥82,713 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (¥7,967) | ¥24,082 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (¥1,526) | ¥4,699 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (¥81,929) | ¥47,482 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (¥24,288) | ¥32,093 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (¥2,410) | ¥1,313 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (¥1,881) | ¥1,878 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (¥10,426) | ¥6,136 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (¥6,915) | ¥5,199 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (¥14,726) | ¥8,989 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (¥14,516) | ¥13,588 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (¥2,108,140) | ¥2,700,660 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (¥131) | ¥165 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (¥2,664) | ¥10,143 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (¥1,335) | ¥2,497 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (¥1,801) | ¥1,967 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (¥2,101) | ¥5,380 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (¥1,122) | ¥650 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (¥868) | ¥938 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (¥550) | ¥702 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (¥208) | ¥218 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (¥427) | ¥216 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (¥1,109) | ¥3,927 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (¥2,696) | ¥4,141 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (¥1,199) | ¥3,600 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (¥5,575) | ¥4,000 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (¥5,303) | ¥5,993 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (¥1,220) | ¥984 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (¥252) | ¥472 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (¥399) | ¥575 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (¥69,327) | ¥101,122 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (¥46) | ¥52 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (¥3,313) | ¥9,280 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN (¥245) | ¥592 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,153 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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