Cost of living in Belarus compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 BYN ($4.15) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.63 BYN ($2.24) | $5.78 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.31 BYN ($0.92) | $1.08 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.99 BYN ($1.59) | $4.96 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 BYN ($2.33) | $4.69 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 BYN ($3.85) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 BYN ($1.17) | $4.68 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.01 BYN ($0.80) | $2.52 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.21 BYN ($0.88) | $3.05 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 BYN ($13) | $16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.75 BYN ($1.49) | $2.76 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18 BYN ($0.47) | $3.00 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,896 BYN ($755) | $2,844 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,090 BYN ($434) | $2,149 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 BYN ($50) | $222 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 772 BYN ($307) | $1,889 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 538 BYN ($214) | $1,445 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 144 BYN ($57) | $150 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 BYN ($11) | $64 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,482 BYN ($590) | $299 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439 BYN ($175) | $137 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 BYN ($17) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 BYN ($14) | $31 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 BYN ($75) | $54 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 BYN ($50) | $45 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 BYN ($106) | $93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263 BYN ($105) | $119 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,128 BYN ($15,180) | $27,977 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 BYN ($0.94) | $1.05 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 BYN ($19) | $79 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 BYN ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 BYN ($13) | $21 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN ($15) | $139 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 BYN ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 BYN ($6) | $4.83 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 BYN ($3.96) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.77 BYN ($1.50) | $4.78 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 BYN ($3.08) | $2.24 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 BYN ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Belarus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 BYN ($19) | $55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 BYN ($9) | $28 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 BYN ($40) | $200 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 BYN ($38) | $89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 BYN ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.56 BYN ($1.82) | $5.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 BYN ($2.87) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,254 BYN ($499) | $563 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 BYN ($0.33) | $0.20 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN ($24) | $55 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.43 BYN ($1.76) | $10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,279 prices entered by 2,850 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in United States
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