- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Nigeria
- Comparison
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 (2,626 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (1,424 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (643 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (246 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (472 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (697 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (1,185 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (403 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (172 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (311 ₦) | 321 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (2,802 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (400 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (164 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,126 BYN (189,691 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (117,338 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (19,158 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 764 BYN (128,648 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (98,751 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (38,810 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (3,296 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (149,262 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (38,173 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (2,732 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (4,782 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (29,620 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (12,721 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (41,040 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (43,731 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (5,154,686 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (224 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (6,205 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (1,981 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (1,402 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (6,456 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (1,452 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (950 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (1,044 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (422 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (619 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (2,805 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (5,171 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (2,480 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (9,262 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (12,016 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (2,309 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (656 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (855 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (161,403 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (842 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 1261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (13,436 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (451 ₦) | 473 ₦ | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
168.406
NGN
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,857 prices entered by 172 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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