Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN (₨779) | ₨519 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN (₨648) | ₨742 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN (₨270) | ₨215 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN (₨107) | ₨119 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN (₨201) | ₨168 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN (₨318) | ₨102 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨408) | ₨658 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN (₨158) | ₨194 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN (₨111) | ₨51 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN (₨121) | ₨220 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN (₨1,210) | ₨2,141 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN (₨178) | ₨170 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN (₨65) | ₨77 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN (₨76,541) | ₨65,360 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN (₨56,771) | ₨44,450 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN (₨5,581) | ₨14,918 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN (₨69,894) | ₨47,849 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN (₨46,025) | ₨35,800 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN (₨4,455) | ₨10,123 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN (₨1,373) | ₨2,270 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN (₨71,673) | ₨53,975 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨25,189) | ₨18,356 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN (₨1,838) | ₨851 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN (₨2,143) | ₨797 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN (₨3,555) | ₨4,868 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN (₨4,119) | ₨7,670 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN (₨12,055) | ₨17,357 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN (₨13,650) | ₨8,106 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 52% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN (₨1,367,508) | ₨5,697,890 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN (₨122) | ₨146 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN (₨2,254) | ₨4,073 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN (₨1,316) | ₨237 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN (₨1,351) | ₨572 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN (₨2,239) | ₨1,768 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN (₨1,230) | ₨1,267 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN (₨279) | ₨575 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN (₨530) | ₨371 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN (₨164) | ₨352 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN (₨191) | ₨116 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN (₨1,032) | ₨681 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN (₨3,135) | ₨2,016 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (₨1,248) | ₨1,908 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN (₨3,324) | ₨2,708 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN (₨6,529) | ₨4,907 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN (₨588) | ₨1,025 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN (₨308) | ₨469 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN (₨431) | ₨513 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN (₨107,887) | ₨107,118 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN (₨38) | ₨4.02 | + 840% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN (₨5,266) | ₨4,729 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN (₨254) | ₨237 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,476 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan
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