Cost of living in Belarus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN (руб 462) | руб 409 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN (руб 267) | руб 285 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.12 BYN (руб 119) | руб 143 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 BYN (руб 49) | руб 65 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.95 BYN (руб 85) | руб 88 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62 BYN (руб 133) | руб 131 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN (руб 204) | руб 331 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.02 BYN (руб 87) | руб 106 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.26 BYN (руб 36) | руб 34 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN (руб 64) | руб 66 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN (руб 523) | руб 589 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.65 BYN (руб 77) | руб 108 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99 BYN (руб 29) | руб 29 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN (руб 47,171) | руб 68,084 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN (руб 27,197) | руб 38,645 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110 BYN (руб 3,183) | руб 5,665 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,021 BYN (руб 29,498) | руб 32,475 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN (руб 20,805) | руб 23,096 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN (руб 2,112) | руб 3,735 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN (руб 530) | руб 433 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 666 BYN (руб 19,240) | руб 24,143 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 BYN (руб 8,266) | руб 6,559 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN (руб 471) | руб 428 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN (руб 943) | руб 783 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN (руб 3,109) | руб 4,676 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN (руб 2,638) | руб 2,530 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 BYN (руб 6,414) | руб 5,504 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 BYN (руб 7,413) | руб 6,842 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,995 BYN (руб 1,040,010) | руб 1,255,260 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82 BYN (руб 53) | руб 47 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN (руб 1,036) | руб 1,631 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN (руб 328) | руб 464 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (руб 554) | руб 573 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN (руб 846) | руб 1,302 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN (руб 370) | руб 309 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (руб 201) | руб 178 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN (руб 152) | руб 213 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN (руб 74) | руб 80 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN (руб 113) | руб 101 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN (руб 370) | руб 559 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN (руб 1,721) | руб 1,457 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (руб 455) | руб 587 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN (руб 2,613) | руб 5,595 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99 BYN (руб 2,864) | руб 3,388 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN (руб 381) | руб 388 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN (руб 115) | руб 167 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.28 BYN (руб 124) | руб 222 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN (руб 46,078) | руб 35,591 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (руб 4.00) | руб 6 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 BYN (руб 3,246) | руб 3,567 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.07 BYN (руб 118) | руб 159 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,144 prices entered by 825 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
28.894
RUB
/
BYN
Cost of living in Belarus is 13% cheaper than in Russia
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