Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (₨907) | ₨609 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨532) | ₨658 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (₨270) | ₨250 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 BYN (₨118) | ₨111 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (₨174) | ₨122 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (₨271) | ₨116 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (₨423) | ₨513 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.59 BYN (₨111) | ₨182 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.23 BYN (₨86) | ₨47 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.54 BYN (₨107) | ₨366 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (₨1,100) | ₨2,635 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (₨172) | ₨127 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 BYN (₨59) | ₨56 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (₨100,608) | ₨56,028 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (₨59,340) | ₨37,189 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (₨7,328) | ₨9,197 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,047 BYN (₨72,914) | ₨50,256 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (₨41,798) | ₨30,769 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 74 BYN (₨5,123) | ₨8,410 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 BYN (₨1,335) | ₨2,495 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (₨41,798) | ₨40,044 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (₨16,238) | ₨11,962 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (₨1,743) | ₨600 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (₨2,339) | ₨797 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (₨9,560) | ₨2,116 | + 352% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 BYN (₨4,180) | ₨3,603 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179 BYN (₨12,439) | ₨6,737 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 BYN (₨12,355) | ₨5,639 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (₨2,457,147) | ₨1,997,080 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.66 BYN (₨115) | ₨112 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 BYN (₨2,208) | ₨1,909 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨839) | ₨311 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (₨782) | ₨401 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (₨2,586) | ₨1,486 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (₨621) | ₨514 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (₨408) | ₨303 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (₨470) | ₨309 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (₨170) | ₨189 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (₨223) | ₨133 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (₨1,062) | ₨394 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN (₨2,947) | ₨1,486 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 BYN (₨1,254) | ₨1,191 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (₨4,501) | ₨3,713 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN (₨6,566) | ₨3,615 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (₨1,038) | ₨885 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (₨264) | ₨325 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN (₨314) | ₨393 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (₨51,791) | ₨55,804 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN (₨5.81) | ₨4.62 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (₨4,201) | ₨4,249 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (₨234) | ₨216 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,234 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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