Cost of living in Belarus compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 BYN ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 BYN ($3.62) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.12 BYN ($2.01) | $4.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 BYN ($0.67) | $0.88 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.15 BYN ($1.24) | $2.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 BYN ($1.85) | $4.18 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 BYN ($2.62) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 BYN ($1.20) | $3.44 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.33 BYN ($0.52) | $1.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 BYN ($0.86) | $3.11 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 BYN ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77 BYN ($1.09) | $1.99 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 BYN ($0.44) | $2.18 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,633 BYN ($641) | $2,189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 941 BYN ($369) | $1,581 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 BYN ($45) | $179 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,027 BYN ($403) | $1,543 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 720 BYN ($283) | $1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 73 BYN ($29) | $113 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN ($8) | $52 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 790 BYN ($310) | $272 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 280 BYN ($110) | $127 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 BYN ($13) | $22 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 BYN ($42) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 BYN ($36) | $42 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 215 BYN ($85) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 256 BYN ($101) | $107 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,614 BYN ($15,152) | $23,518 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.84 BYN ($0.72) | $0.66 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 BYN ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Belarus is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 BYN ($4.45) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN ($8) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 BYN ($11) | $111 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 BYN ($5.02) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 BYN ($2.40) | $3.45 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27 BYN ($2.07) | $4.86 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.54 BYN ($1.00) | $3.66 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.93 BYN ($1.54) | $1.81 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 BYN ($5.06) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 BYN ($23) | $47 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 BYN ($5.59) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 BYN ($35) | $197 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 BYN ($44) | $78 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN ($5.18) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.99 BYN ($1.57) | $4.94 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.86 BYN ($1.91) | $5.65 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,595 BYN ($626) | $427 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN ($0.05) | $0.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 BYN ($44) | $49 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.57 BYN ($1.79) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,762 prices entered by 4,260 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 61% cheaper than in United States
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