Cost of living in Belarus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN (3,326 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (1,349 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.90 BYN (635 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.84 BYN (300 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.52 BYN (410 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.96 BYN (807 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 BYN (975 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93 BYN (314 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75 BYN (285 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.71 BYN (279 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 BYN (2,321 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.51 BYN (572 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.86 BYN (140 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,707 BYN (278,001 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,068 BYN (174,036 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 BYN (37,712 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,320 BYN (214,974 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 818 BYN (133,283 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 BYN (20,701 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 BYN (4,846 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 484 BYN (78,859 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 196 BYN (31,948 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 BYN (2,443 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 BYN (4,887 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 119 BYN (19,450 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 82 BYN (13,288 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153 BYN (24,854 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151 BYN (24,613 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (5,745,292 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.71 BYN (279 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 BYN (5,464 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (1,962 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (1,828 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (6,047 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (1,453 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (954 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (1,099 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.04 BYN (495 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 BYN (697 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 BYN (1,682 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN (6,891 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (2,421 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (15,352 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (2,428 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (618 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN (734 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,700 BYN (276,907 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (14 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (9,823 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.07 BYN (500 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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