- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨1,000) | ₨541 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN (₨561) | ₨605 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (₨244) | ₨220 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (₨93) | ₨108 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (₨179) | ₨121 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 BYN (₨260) | ₨81 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN (₨411) | ₨437 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (₨153) | ₨154 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (₨65) | ₨40 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (₨118) | ₨307 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN (₨1,037) | ₨2,141 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (₨152) | ₨117 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (₨62) | ₨56 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,007 BYN (₨64,322) | ₨57,744 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 684 BYN (₨43,677) | ₨36,167 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113 BYN (₨7,217) | ₨8,189 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 BYN (₨48,489) | ₨44,615 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 541 BYN (₨34,564) | ₨25,314 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (₨14,715) | ₨6,795 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨1,250) | ₨2,646 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (₨56,593) | ₨39,967 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (₨14,473) | ₨11,006 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨1,036) | ₨499 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (₨1,813) | ₨816 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (₨11,230) | ₨2,600 | + 332% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (₨4,823) | ₨4,026 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 BYN (₨15,196) | ₨6,156 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 235 BYN (₨14,979) | ₨5,399 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 3% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (₨1,954,416) | ₨1,834,970 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (₨85) | ₨89 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN (₨2,260) | ₨2,526 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨751) | ₨227 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (₨532) | ₨639 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨2,448) | ₨2,133 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (₨550) | ₨444 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (₨360) | ₨275 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (₨396) | ₨340 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (₨160) | ₨142 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (₨235) | ₨109 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN (₨1,008) | ₨637 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (₨1,961) | ₨1,494 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (₨940) | ₨1,128 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (₨3,512) | ₨3,688 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62 BYN (₨3,937) | ₨3,101 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (₨843) | ₨526 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.80 BYN (₨243) | ₨392 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (₨324) | ₨548 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (₨61,197) | ₨54,726 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 BYN (₨176) | ₨28 | + 531% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN (₨5,224) | ₨4,012 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (₨171) | ₨187 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,138 prices entered by 612 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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