Cost of living in Belarus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN (¥522) | ¥1,145 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (¥435) | ¥719 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN (¥181) | ¥437 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN (¥72) | ¥211 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN (¥135) | ¥282 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN (¥213) | ¥815 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (¥274) | ¥951 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN (¥106) | ¥984 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN (¥74) | ¥421 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN (¥81) | ¥268 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN (¥812) | ¥1,770 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN (¥120) | ¥217 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN (¥44) | ¥225 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN (¥51,348) | ¥194,768 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN (¥38,085) | ¥126,641 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (¥3,744) | ¥21,178 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN (¥46,889) | ¥142,258 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN (¥30,876) | ¥80,836 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN (¥2,989) | ¥13,643 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN (¥921) | ¥3,988 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN (¥48,082) | ¥59,521 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (¥16,899) | ¥17,809 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN (¥1,233) | ¥665 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN (¥1,438) | ¥2,700 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN (¥2,385) | ¥7,941 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN (¥2,763) | ¥4,162 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (¥8,087) | ¥7,471 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN (¥9,157) | ¥15,388 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN (¥917,407) | ¥2,576,380 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN (¥82) | ¥161 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (¥1,512) | ¥16,725 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN (¥883) | ¥1,370 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN (¥906) | ¥1,955 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (¥1,502) | ¥3,523 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN (¥825) | ¥2,205 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN (¥187) | ¥648 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (¥355) | ¥409 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN (¥110) | ¥143 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN (¥128) | ¥184 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (¥692) | ¥3,583 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belarus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (¥2,103) | ¥4,280 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (¥838) | ¥3,593 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN (¥2,230) | ¥20,657 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (¥4,380) | ¥6,242 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN (¥394) | ¥1,034 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN (¥207) | ¥533 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (¥289) | ¥526 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN (¥72,377) | ¥58,872 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN (¥25) | ¥41 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN (¥3,532) | ¥11,178 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN (¥171) | ¥554 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 68% cheaper than in Japan
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