Cost of living in Belarus compared to United States
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 BYN ($4.03) | $17 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 BYN ($3.35) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.70 BYN ($1.39) | $5.08 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86 BYN ($0.55) | $0.99 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50 BYN ($1.04) | $3.31 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 BYN ($1.64) | $4.41 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN ($2.11) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 BYN ($0.82) | $3.92 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93 BYN ($0.57) | $1.95 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.10 BYN ($0.62) | $3.35 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 BYN ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.11 BYN ($0.92) | $2.25 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 BYN ($0.34) | $2.49 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,334 BYN ($396) | $2,528 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 990 BYN ($294) | $1,959 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 BYN ($29) | $202 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,219 BYN ($361) | $1,772 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 802 BYN ($238) | $1,345 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 BYN ($23) | $138 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 BYN ($7) | $57 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,250 BYN ($371) | $302 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN ($130) | $136 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 BYN ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 BYN ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 BYN ($18) | $51 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72 BYN ($21) | $47 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210 BYN ($62) | $92 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 BYN ($71) | $119 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,842 BYN ($7,072) | $25,234 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 BYN ($0.63) | $1.05 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 BYN ($12) | $76 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 BYN ($7) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 BYN ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 BYN ($12) | $125 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 BYN ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.86 BYN ($1.44) | $4.16 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 BYN ($2.74) | $5.52 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.86 BYN ($0.85) | $4.19 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 BYN ($0.99) | $2.05 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 BYN ($5.34) | $25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 BYN ($16) | $49 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 BYN ($17) | $192 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 114 BYN ($34) | $83 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 BYN ($3.04) | $13 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 BYN ($1.59) | $5.17 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 BYN ($2.23) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 BYN ($558) | $495 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 BYN ($0.20) | $0.17 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 BYN ($27) | $54 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 BYN ($1.32) | $9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,627 prices entered by 2,652 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belarus is 72% cheaper than in United States
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