Cost of living in Belarus compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belarus is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 BYN ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 BYN ($3.45) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.55 BYN ($1.90) | $4.32 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.77 BYN ($0.74) | $0.88 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.53 BYN ($1.05) | $2.98 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 BYN ($1.98) | $4.01 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN ($2.66) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.27 BYN ($0.95) | $3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.98 BYN ($0.82) | $1.77 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.71 BYN ($0.71) | $3.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 BYN ($1.53) | $1.94 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 BYN ($0.35) | $2.04 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 BYN ($639) | $2,269 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,068 BYN ($445) | $1,629 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 186 BYN ($78) | $177 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,320 BYN ($550) | $1,625 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 818 BYN ($341) | $1,155 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 BYN ($53) | $109 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 BYN ($12) | $47 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 484 BYN ($202) | $298 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 196 BYN ($82) | $118 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 BYN ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 BYN ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 BYN ($65) | $49 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 BYN ($49) | $45 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 184 BYN ($76) | $86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 169 BYN ($71) | $112 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Belarus is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,272 BYN ($14,701) | $22,992 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.71 BYN ($0.71) | $0.75 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 BYN ($14) | $81 | - 83% | |
| 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) | 12 BYN ($5.02) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 BYN ($4.68) | $20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 BYN ($15) | $110 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 BYN ($3.72) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 BYN ($2.44) | $3.55 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 BYN ($2.81) | $5.08 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.43 BYN ($1.01) | $3.57 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.20 BYN ($1.34) | $1.83 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 BYN ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 BYN ($18) | $45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN ($6) | $24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 BYN ($27) | $223 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 BYN ($39) | $74 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 BYN ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79 BYN ($1.58) | $4.82 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.51 BYN ($1.88) | $5.81 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,700 BYN ($709) | $395 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 BYN ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 BYN ($25) | $52 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.07 BYN ($1.28) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,300 prices entered by 5,538 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 59% cheaper than in United States
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