Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 BYN (₨2,660) | ₨750 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 BYN (₨1,522) | ₨1,088 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 BYN (₨761) | ₨528 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 BYN (₨176) | ₨216 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.15 BYN (₨437) | ₨321 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 BYN (₨806) | ₨149 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 BYN (₨1,076) | ₨1,081 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.09 BYN (₨431) | ₨322 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86 BYN (₨158) | ₨90 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.04 BYN (₨258) | ₨630 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 BYN (₨2,129) | ₨2,715 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.53 BYN (₨384) | ₨250 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.41 BYN (₨120) | ₨149 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,582 BYN (₨219,010) | ₨133,165 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,624 BYN (₨137,776) | ₨69,809 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125 BYN (₨10,635) | ₨28,403 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,532 BYN (₨130,003) | ₨81,992 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200 BYN (₨101,798) | ₨49,088 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 BYN (₨6,787) | ₨20,612 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 BYN (₨1,943) | ₨2,458 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (₨125,701) | ₨66,138 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨37,264) | ₨30,635 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 BYN (₨1,697) | ₨1,207 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 BYN (₨3,393) | ₨1,815 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (₨15,997) | ₨3,728 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (₨10,610) | ₨9,758 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (₨22,593) | ₨16,028 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (₨22,271) | ₨12,018 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,537 BYN (₨1,657,351) | ₨3,758,550 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (₨201) | ₨285 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 BYN (₨3,463) | ₨3,201 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (₨2,048) | ₨266 | + 669% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (₨2,762) | ₨697 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨3,224) | ₨3,731 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (₨1,721) | ₨812 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨1,332) | ₨616 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨845) | ₨585 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (₨320) | ₨350 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (₨655) | ₨252 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (₨1,702) | ₨691 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (₨3,396) | ₨3,554 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 BYN (₨2,218) | ₨1,839 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 BYN (₨4,242) | ₨6,844 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 BYN (₨13,017) | ₨7,013 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 BYN (₨1,923) | ₨2,877 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 BYN (₨651) | ₨562 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 BYN (₨848) | ₨877 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (₨106,366) | ₨70,829 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (₨71) | ₨255 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 BYN (₨12,725) | ₨4,254 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 BYN (₨650) | ₨495 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is about the same as in Pakistan
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