- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (2,723 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (1,528 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (664 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (254 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (487 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 BYN (707 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (1,119 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (416 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (177 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (321 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (2,825 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (413 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (170 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,007 BYN (175,190 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 684 BYN (118,959 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113 BYN (19,656 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 BYN (132,065 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 541 BYN (94,140 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (40,079 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (3,403 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (154,140 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (39,420 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (2,822 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (4,938 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (30,588 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (13,137 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 BYN (41,389 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 235 BYN (40,798 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (5,323,120 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (232 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (6,154 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (2,045 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (1,448 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (6,666 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (1,499 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (981 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (1,078 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (436 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (639 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (2,745 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (5,340 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (2,562 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (9,565 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62 BYN (10,722 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (2,297 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.80 BYN (661 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (883 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (166,677 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 BYN (478 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 1001% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (14,227 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (466 ₦) | 471 ₦ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
173.909
NGN
/
BYN
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Cost of living in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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