Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (2,617 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (1,725 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.12 BYN (838 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 BYN (280 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.12 BYN (511 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 BYN (772 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (1,094 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.97 BYN (486 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.28 BYN (210 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.35 BYN (384 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (2,897 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77 BYN (454 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 BYN (182 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (267,239 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (154,078 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 BYN (18,896 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,027 BYN (168,081 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (117,866 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (11,967 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (3,348 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 790 BYN (129,371 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 280 BYN (45,846 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (2,670 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (5,342 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 434% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (17,613 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (14,947 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN (35,251 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 256 BYN (41,932 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,616 BYN (5,666,417 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (302 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (5,868 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (1,858 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (3,136 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (4,796 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (2,095 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 BYN (1,001 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (863 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.47 BYN (405 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (643 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (2,111 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (9,750 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (2,330 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (14,806 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 BYN (18,295 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (2,161 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (653 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.86 BYN (795 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (261,046 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (23 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 BYN (18,451 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.57 BYN (747 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,314 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria
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