Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Belarus is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (3,566 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN (1,905 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.95 BYN (1,088 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 BYN (441 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.04 BYN (739 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 BYN (879 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 BYN (1,605 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (559 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 BYN (346 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.30 BYN (421 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (5,756 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (686 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.38 BYN (253 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 60% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Belarus is 56% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN (346,665 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (199,236 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (23,088 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN (141,126 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (98,424 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (26,339 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (5,044 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (270,863 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (80,298 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (7,969 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (6,218 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 315% | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Belarus is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (34,470 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 307% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (22,863 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (48,684 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (47,990 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 63% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Belarus is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (6,969,656 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (433 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN (8,808 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 61% | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in Belarus is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (4,414 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1054% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (5,953 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (6,947 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (3,709 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (2,871 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 244% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (1,820 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (689 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (1,412 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 113% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (3,668 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Belarus is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (8,914 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (3,964 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (18,430 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (17,531 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (4,033 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (834 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (1,318 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (229,198 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (154 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 547% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (10,955 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN (810 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 56% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria
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