Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 BYN (12,545 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 BYN (8,764 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 BYN (3,880 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.24 BYN (1,529 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.45 BYN (2,571 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 BYN (4,852 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 BYN (5,729 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 BYN (2,015 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 BYN (1,359 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 BYN (1,620 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 BYN (11,281 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.51 BYN (2,125 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.24 BYN (585 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,071 BYN (976,664 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,263 BYN (595,623 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77 BYN (36,450 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,280 BYN (603,643 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,084 BYN (511,002 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 102 BYN (48,142 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 BYN (14,145 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 BYN (400,778 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (207,120 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (9,430 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (18,860 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 532% | |
| Clothes | + 325% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 325% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 BYN (70,726 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 BYN (94,301 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 501% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 BYN (94,301 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 BYN (117,876 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,179 BYN (9,985,938 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (1,116 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 BYN (23,461 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 BYN (8,037 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 BYN (9,430 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 BYN (30,245 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (4,256 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 BYN (3,837 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 BYN (7,073 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 BYN (1,886 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 BYN (3,054 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (9,415 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belarus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 BYN (24,793 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23 BYN (11,053 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 320 BYN (150,881 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 891% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 BYN (77,893 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 BYN (8,425 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (3,869 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (3,583 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (591,195 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (396 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 BYN (57,999 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 BYN (4,506 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 338 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is about the same as in Nigeria
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