- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belarus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 3% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (₨1,011) | ₨557 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 BYN (₨548) | ₨619 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN (₨247) | ₨219 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN (₨95) | ₨108 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN (₨182) | ₨122 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 BYN (₨268) | ₨79 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (₨456) | ₨613 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN (₨155) | ₨156 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN (₨66) | ₨39 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN (₨120) | ₨283 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (₨1,078) | ₨2,980 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN (₨154) | ₨116 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN (₨63) | ₨57 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,126 BYN (₨73,012) | ₨56,589 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 697 BYN (₨45,163) | ₨35,418 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 BYN (₨7,374) | ₨8,319 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 764 BYN (₨49,516) | ₨46,212 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 586 BYN (₨38,009) | ₨29,470 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN (₨14,938) | ₨6,959 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN (₨1,269) | ₨2,729 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN (₨57,451) | ₨41,526 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN (₨14,693) | ₨11,677 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (₨1,052) | ₨499 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN (₨1,841) | ₨1,031 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN (₨11,401) | ₨2,663 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN (₨4,896) | ₨4,551 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 BYN (₨15,796) | ₨6,644 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 BYN (₨16,832) | ₨6,006 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,609 BYN (₨1,984,035) | ₨2,115,150 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN (₨86) | ₨92 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 BYN (₨2,388) | ₨2,561 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (₨762) | ₨241 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN (₨540) | ₨748 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN (₨2,485) | ₨2,396 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN (₨559) | ₨445 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN (₨366) | ₨320 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN (₨402) | ₨365 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN (₨162) | ₨158 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN (₨238) | ₨112 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 BYN (₨1,080) | ₨589 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN (₨1,990) | ₨1,589 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN (₨955) | ₨1,181 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN (₨3,565) | ₨3,978 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 BYN (₨4,625) | ₨3,176 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 BYN (₨889) | ₨1,228 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90 BYN (₨253) | ₨389 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN (₨329) | ₨548 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN (₨62,124) | ₨57,145 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (₨324) | ₨52 | + 520% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 BYN (₨5,172) | ₨3,979 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN (₨174) | ₨281 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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