Cost of Living Comparison Between Belarus and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Belarus and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Belarus is 58.4% cheaper than United States without rent, and 71.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Belarus is 56% cheaper than United States without rent, and 68.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Belarus
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.45 BYN 30.89
$20.33 $20.33
-53.52%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$30.88 BYN 101
$74.4 $74.4
-58.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.4 BYN 17.65
$11.49 $11.49
-53.00%
Cappuccino
$1.64 BYN 5.35
$5.09 $5.09
-67.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 BYN 1.98
$2.54 $2.54
-75.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 BYN 1.32
$2.11 $2.11
-80.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.2 BYN 3.94
$6.09 $6.09
-80.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BYN 5.94
$7.1 $7.1
-74.37%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Belarus
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.73 BYN 2.39
$1.08 $1.08
-32.41%
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 BYN 1.83
$3.7 $3.7
-84.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.13 BYN 3.69
$4.65 $4.65
-75.70%
Eggs
$1.37 BYN 4.47
$4.21 $4.21
-67.46%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.23 BYN 20.36
$12.75 $12.75
-51.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.97 BYN 12.98
$12.24 $12.24
-67.57%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.96 BYN 22.75
$16.08 $16.08
-56.72%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 BYN 3.81
$5.41 $5.41
-78.56%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BYN 5.51
$1.73 $1.73
-2.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BYN 5.95
$4.37 $4.37
-58.35%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.26 BYN 7.4
$4.94 $4.94
-54.25%
Potato (1kg)
$0.46 BYN 1.49
$2.88 $2.88
-84.03%
Onion (1kg)
$0.62 BYN 2.04
$3.07 $3.07
-79.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BYN 4.22
$2.25 $2.25
-42.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 BYN 1.9
$2.21 $2.21
-73.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.86 BYN 6.07
$10.09 $10.09
-81.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 BYN 23.48
$14.73 $14.73
-51.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.93 BYN 3.05
$1.91 $1.91
-51.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 BYN 5.59
$3.54 $3.54
-51.69%
🚌 Getting Around
Belarus
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 BYN 1.05
$2.56 $2.56
-87.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$15.6 BYN 51
$63.9 $63.9
-75.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.2 BYN 3.93
$3.81 $3.81
-68.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.3 BYN 0.98
$1.77 $1.77
-83.05%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.12 BYN 20.03
$30.4 $30.4
-79.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.75 BYN 2.45
$0.94 $0.94
-20.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.2K BYN 59.4K
$30K $30K
-39.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K BYN 73.7K
$25.8K $25.8K
-12.63%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Belarus
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$53.5 BYN 175
$209 $209
-74.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$7.67 BYN 25.09
$57.9 $57.9
-86.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$10.42 BYN 34.08
$71.1 $71.1
-85.34%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Belarus
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.47 BYN 99.6
$45.88 $45.88
-33.59%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.05 BYN 42.67
$22.25 $22.25
-41.35%
Cinema Ticket
$4.55 BYN 14.89
$14.14 $14.14
-67.82%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Belarus
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$303 BYN 989
$1,373 $1,373
-77.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,220 BYN 30.2K
$22.4K $22.4K
-58.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Belarus
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 BYN 173
$51.5 $51.5
2.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.51 BYN 129
$41.96 $41.96
-5.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$107 BYN 349
$88.3 $88.3
20.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$92.2 BYN 302
$112 $112
-17.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Belarus
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$428 BYN 1,398
$1,731 $1,731
-75.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$281 BYN 918
$1,446 $1,446
-80.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$744 BYN 2,434
$2,846 $2,846
-73.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$481 BYN 1,572
$2,366 $2,366
-79.68%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,867 BYN 6,105
$3,245 $3,245
-42.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,181 BYN 3,861
$2,667 $2,667
-55.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Belarus
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$639 BYN 2,089
$4,312 $4,312
-85.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
14.8
6.51
127.34%

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Last update for Belarus: October 27, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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