Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN (1,670 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (1,390 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN (578 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN (229 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN (430 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN (681 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (876 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN (339 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN (238 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN (259 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN (2,596 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN (382 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN (140 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 61% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN (164,155 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN (121,754 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (11,969 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN (149,899 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN (98,708 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN (9,555 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN (2,944 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN (153,714 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (54,023 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN (3,941 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN (4,596 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN (7,625 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN (8,834 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (25,853 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN (29,274 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN (2,932,846 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN (261 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 BYN (5,005 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN (2,823 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN (2,897 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (4,801 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN (2,638 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN (598 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (1,136 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN (351 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN (410 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (2,213 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (6,722 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (2,678 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN (7,129 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (14,003 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN (1,260 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN (660 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (924 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN (231,381 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN (81 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN (11,293 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN (546 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 828 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belarus is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria
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