Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 BYN (₨2,377) | ₨819 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 BYN (₨1,140) | ₨997 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.60 BYN (₨483) | ₨437 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 BYN (₨208) | ₨188 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.04 BYN (₨349) | ₨289 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 BYN (₨415) | ₨163 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 BYN (₨758) | ₨1,235 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN (₨264) | ₨295 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 BYN (₨164) | ₨102 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.30 BYN (₨199) | ₨506 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN (₨2,720) | ₨3,014 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN (₨324) | ₨277 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.38 BYN (₨120) | ₨159 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,595 BYN (₨137,789) | ₨132,295 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN (₨94,134) | ₨77,291 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN (₨10,909) | ₨27,707 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 813 BYN (₨70,219) | ₨70,762 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN (₨46,503) | ₨47,271 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN (₨12,445) | ₨25,596 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN (₨2,383) | ₨2,222 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN (₨127,976) | ₨75,597 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN (₨37,939) | ₨30,141 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN (₨3,765) | ₨1,485 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (₨2,938) | ₨2,381 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN (₨16,286) | ₨3,622 | + 350% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN (₨10,802) | ₨7,868 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN (₨23,002) | ₨18,819 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN (₨22,674) | ₨11,818 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN (₨3,292,995) | ₨4,047,290 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN (₨204) | ₨278 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 BYN (₨4,000) | ₨3,518 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN (₨2,085) | ₨495 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN (₨2,812) | ₨941 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨3,282) | ₨3,559 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN (₨1,752) | ₨851 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨1,357) | ₨876 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN (₨860) | ₨1,005 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN (₨325) | ₨456 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN (₨667) | ₨231 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN (₨1,733) | ₨2,603 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belarus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN (₨4,212) | ₨4,114 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN (₨1,873) | ₨2,032 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN (₨8,708) | ₨3,793 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN (₨8,283) | ₨7,783 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN (₨1,905) | ₨1,274 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN (₨394) | ₨621 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN (₨623) | ₨721 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN (₨108,291) | ₨61,939 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN (₨73) | ₨3.49 | + 1980% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN (₨5,176) | ₨3,256 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 BYN (₨661) | ₨488 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,072 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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