- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United States
- Comparison
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 | 16 BYN ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 BYN ($4.15) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 BYN ($1.80) | $4.57 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 BYN ($0.69) | $0.89 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.80 BYN ($1.32) | $3.17 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 BYN ($1.92) | $4.04 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 BYN ($3.04) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 BYN ($1.13) | $3.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02 BYN ($0.48) | $1.59 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.85 BYN ($0.87) | $3.38 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 BYN ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.37 BYN ($1.12) | $1.92 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.98 BYN ($0.46) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Belarus is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,007 BYN ($476) | $2,036 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 684 BYN ($323) | $1,571 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113 BYN ($53) | $178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 BYN ($359) | $1,574 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 541 BYN ($256) | $1,124 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 230 BYN ($109) | $123 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 BYN ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 886 BYN ($419) | $334 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 227 BYN ($107) | $118 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 BYN ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 BYN ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belarus is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 176 BYN ($83) | $47 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76 BYN ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 BYN ($112) | $85 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 235 BYN ($111) | $115 | - 3% | |
| 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 | 30,609 BYN ($14,463) | $22,272 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.33 BYN ($0.63) | $0.77 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 BYN ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| 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 ($5.56) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 BYN ($3.93) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 BYN ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 BYN ($4.07) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 BYN ($2.66) | $3.51 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 BYN ($2.93) | $5.09 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 BYN ($1.18) | $3.44 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.67 BYN ($1.74) | $1.86 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 BYN ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Belarus is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 BYN ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 BYN ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 BYN ($26) | $173 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62 BYN ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 BYN ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.80 BYN ($1.80) | $4.87 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.08 BYN ($2.40) | $5.88 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 958 BYN ($453) | $427 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 BYN ($1.30) | $0.34 | + 283% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 82 BYN ($39) | $53 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.68 BYN ($1.27) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belarus is 52% cheaper than in United States
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