Cost of living in Belarus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 BYN (руб 381) | руб 364 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN (руб 237) | руб 252 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 BYN (руб 115) | руб 141 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.72 BYN (руб 51) | руб 65 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 BYN (руб 74) | руб 85 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.88 BYN (руб 115) | руб 148 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 BYN (руб 178) | руб 308 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.87 BYN (руб 56) | руб 93 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37 BYN (руб 41) | руб 33 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.13 BYN (руб 63) | руб 61 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 BYN (руб 512) | руб 531 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 BYN (руб 73) | руб 94 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.80 BYN (руб 24) | руб 30 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444 BYN (руб 42,876) | руб 72,532 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 852 BYN (руб 25,289) | руб 41,058 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105 BYN (руб 3,123) | руб 6,226 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,020 BYN (руб 30,272) | руб 37,434 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (руб 17,813) | руб 23,935 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 111 BYN (руб 3,302) | руб 3,925 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21 BYN (руб 624) | руб 426 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 BYN (руб 17,813) | руб 25,889 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 233 BYN (руб 6,920) | руб 5,525 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 BYN (руб 743) | руб 421 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN (руб 997) | руб 736 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 137 BYN (руб 4,074) | руб 5,635 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 BYN (руб 2,101) | руб 2,885 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 189 BYN (руб 5,609) | руб 5,988 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189 BYN (руб 5,623) | руб 7,277 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN (руб 1,047,146) | руб 1,408,610 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.61 BYN (руб 48) | руб 45 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 BYN (руб 896) | руб 1,876 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 BYN (руб 358) | руб 502 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN (руб 333) | руб 585 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN (руб 1,102) | руб 1,282 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN (руб 265) | руб 238 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN (руб 174) | руб 155 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN (руб 200) | руб 198 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN (руб 72) | руб 69 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN (руб 95) | руб 95 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN (руб 453) | руб 617 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 185% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 BYN (руб 1,195) | руб 1,754 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 BYN (руб 484) | руб 618 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN (руб 1,918) | руб 6,547 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 BYN (руб 2,977) | руб 3,282 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN (руб 452) | руб 410 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN (руб 112) | руб 198 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.49 BYN (руб 133) | руб 234 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743 BYN (руб 22,071) | руб 30,673 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 BYN (руб 148) | руб 2.85 | + 5103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104 BYN (руб 3,100) | руб 3,228 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 BYN (руб 100) | руб 150 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
29.688
RUB
/
BYN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,895 prices entered by 505 different people.
Cost of living in Belarus is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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