Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨968) | ₨477 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (₨559) | ₨617 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (₨249) | ₨253 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 BYN (₨103) | ₨111 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.95 BYN (₨178) | ₨147 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62 BYN (₨280) | ₨85 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨427) | ₨736 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN (₨183) | ₨147 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.26 BYN (₨76) | ₨52 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (₨133) | ₨285 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (₨1,095) | ₨1,607 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.65 BYN (₨160) | ₨133 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99 BYN (₨60) | ₨80 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (₨98,855) | ₨65,208 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (₨56,995) | ₨40,675 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111 BYN (₨6,697) | ₨11,662 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,021 BYN (₨61,818) | ₨44,902 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (₨43,600) | ₨32,659 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (₨4,427) | ₨8,932 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (₨1,111) | ₨2,572 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 666 BYN (₨40,322) | ₨44,098 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 BYN (₨17,323) | ₨23,617 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨988) | ₨667 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (₨1,976) | ₨516 | + 283% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (₨6,515) | ₨3,054 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (₨5,529) | ₨5,408 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 BYN (₨13,441) | ₨8,399 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 BYN (₨15,535) | ₨5,912 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,995 BYN (₨2,179,527) | ₨2,463,580 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN (₨112) | ₨107 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (₨2,171) | ₨2,108 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (₨687) | ₨260 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (₨1,160) | ₨616 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (₨1,774) | ₨1,831 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (₨775) | ₨463 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (₨421) | ₨350 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (₨319) | ₨441 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (₨154) | ₨189 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (₨238) | ₨169 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (₨776) | ₨480 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (₨3,607) | ₨1,849 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN (₨862) | ₨1,458 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (₨5,477) | ₨2,679 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99 BYN (₨6,002) | ₨3,680 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (₨799) | ₨850 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (₨241) | ₨437 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.28 BYN (₨259) | ₨435 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (₨96,564) | ₨58,894 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (₨8) | ₨39 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 BYN (₨7,203) | ₨4,106 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.42 BYN (₨207) | ₨267 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan
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