Cost of Living in Belarus
Summary of cost of living in Belarus:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,100.4 (5,817.9 BYN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $567.6 (1,572.3 BYN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belarus is, on average, 51.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belarus is, on average, 73.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 BYN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 BYN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 20.00 BYN | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.08 BYN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.20 BYN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.49 BYN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.54 BYN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.44 BYN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.62 BYN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.85 BYN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.68 BYN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.65 BYN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.37 BYN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.22 BYN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 12.04 BYN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.18 BYN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.51 BYN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.99 BYN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.36 BYN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.88 BYN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.99 BYN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.66 BYN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.90 BYN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 BYN | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.19 BYN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.88 BYN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.00 BYN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 BYN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 54.00 BYN | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 BYN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.69 BYN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.10 BYN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.69 BYN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 60,450.00 BYN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 68,630.97 BYN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 185.37 BYN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.36 BYN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 38.63 BYN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 105.07 BYN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 49.91 BYN | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 BYN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,042.14 BYN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 63,188.74 BYN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 152.28 BYN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 129.92 BYN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 307.26 BYN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 285.89 BYN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,326.99 BYN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 862.88 BYN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,140.16 BYN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,513.36 BYN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 485.24 BYN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.10 BYN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,136.59 BYN | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.17 | |
Prices in Belarus
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Last update: 15 June 2026
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Last update: 15 June 2026
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