Cost of Living in Belarus
Summary of cost of living in Belarus:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,101.1 (5,795.2 BYN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $568.0 (1,566.7 BYN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belarus is, on average, 51.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belarus is, on average, 72.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.88 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $43.51 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.48 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.90 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.30 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.88 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.95 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.66 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.61 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.69 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.73 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.35 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.25 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.79 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.92 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.09 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.21 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.34 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.36 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.69 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.68 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $9.06 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.16 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.09 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.90 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.36 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $18.67 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.09 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.97 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $17.44 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.98 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $21,916.56 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $24,865.15 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $67.13 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $9.21 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $13.82 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $37.68 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.59 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.44 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $377.84 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $22,819.01 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $50.71 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $44.46 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $111.37 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $103.63 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $490.44 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $308.56 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $787.87 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $544.91 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $174.49 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $118.09 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $767.70 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.26 | |
Prices in Belarus
This country had 1989 entries in the past 12 months by 202 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
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Last update: 16 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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