What are the prices in Belarus?Wondering how much dinner costs?What is the cost of accommodation?How much money do I need for shopping in a supermarket in Belarus?
Roger Phillips recently visited Belarus and prepared this article about prices in Belarus.Find out about average prices in Belarus, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.
What currency is used in Belarus?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of Belarus is Belarusian Ruble (BYR).The current exchange rate of Belarusian Ruble (BYR) is: $1 USD = 3.30 BYN. (Data updated: today)
- For 1$ United States dollar (USD) you can get: 3.27BYN (BYN)
- For 1€ Euro you can get: 3.59BYN (BYN)
- For 1£ British Pound (GBP) you can get: 4.16BYN (BYN)
- For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.04BYN (BYN)
Is Belarus an expensive country?
Prices of basic products in Belarus are lower than in United States.You have to pay 2.08 times less for shopping in Belarus than in United States.The average accommodation cost in Belarus range from: 10USD (33BYN) in hostel to 32USD (103BYN) in 3 star hotel.Price per night in a luxury hotel in Belarus is about 94USD (307BYN).
Using public transport in Belarus comes at a cost of: 0.26USD (0.85BYN) for a one-way ticket.The price for renting a car in Belarus (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 21,000USD (69,000BYN).If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Belarus depends on several factors.Taxi starting price is about: 1.10USD (3.50BYN).For 1 km ride in Belarus you have to pay about: 0.16USD (0.52BYN).
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Belarus
Belarus Prices 2020
Cost of living in Belarus is:
- 2.42 times lower than in Washington
- 2.00 times lower than in Jacksonville
- 2.00 times lower than in Houston
- 2.08 times lower than in Oklahoma City
- 2.88 times lower than in New York City
Is food expensive in Belarus?
Food prices in supermarkets are lower than in United States.For example, in Belarus you have to pay for:
- Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 0.61USD (2.00BYN)
- Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 5.60USD (18BYN)
- A bottle of beer from a known brand: 1.50USD (5.00BYN)
- A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 6.70USD (22BYN)
- A mid-range wine (one bottle): 6.10USD (20BYN)
How much money do I need for a week's stay in Belarus?
If you want to spend a week in Belarus the cost of your stay will be:
- 223USD (730BYN) - a cheap stay for 7 days in Belarus
- 327USD (1,000BYN) - a budget travel for 7 days in Belarus
- 519USD (1,600BYN) for a one week of comfortable stay in Belarus
- 1,400USD (4,600BYN) for a week of luxury holidays in Belarus
What is a cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in Belarus? What is the average cost of lunch in Belarus?
In Belarus, a typical fast food meal costs: 4.00USD (13BYN) for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 1.20USD (3.90BYN) for a cheeseburger.For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee 1.30USD (4.40BYN) and espresso 0.94USD (3.10BYN).
More information about meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
How much do cigarettes cost in Belarus?
Cigarettes are cheaper in Belarus than in United States.Average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 1.10USD (3.60BYN).For more famous brands such: Gauloises, Marlboro, Camel you have to pay about 1.40USD (4.50BYN).
Bellow you can find information about food and beverages prices in supermarkets and groceries.You can read also about prices in hotels, cafes and restaurants in Belarus.
Average prices in restaurants and pubs, transportation, taxi, groceries, salaries, food, hotels and rentals in Belarus.
Currency: Belarusian Ruble
How much is a hotel in Belarus?
Average hotel price in Belarus is 2.50 times lower than average price in United States
| Average hotel price in Belarus is: | 114 BYN | 35 USD | 32 EURO | 3,131 RUB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostels prices in Belarus are around: | 33 BYN | 10 USD | 9 EURO | 910 RUB |
| Price of 2 star hotel in Belarus is around: | 82 BYN | 25 USD | 23 EURO | 2,234 RUB |
| Price of 3 star hotel in Belarus is around: | 103 BYN | 32 USD | 29 EURO | 2,825 RUB |
| Price of 4 star hotel in Belarus is around: | 179 BYN | 55 USD | 50 EURO | 4,907 RUB |
| Price of 5 star hotel in Belarus is around: | 307 BYN | 94 USD | 86 EURO | 8,400 RUB |
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How much does it cost to rent a car in Belarus?
Car rental average prices in Belarus
| Car | Price |
|---|---|
| Average price | 147USD (481BYN) |
| Car Mini | 59USD (193BYN) |
| Economy car | 63USD (206BYN) |
| Compact car | 78USD (255BYN) |
| SUV | 218USD (713BYN) |
| Passenger Van | 228USD (746BYN) |
| Luxury car | 272USD (890BYN) |
| Convertible | 292USD (955BYN) |
Is food expensive in Belarus? How much does an inexpensive meal cost in Belarus?
Prices in restaurants in Belarus.
| Meal in a cheap restaurant | 25 BYN (11-50) | 7.60 USD (3.30-15) | 7.00 EUR (3.00-14) |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100 BYN (60-208) | 31 USD (18-64) | 28 EUR (17-58) |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13 BYN (10.00-16) | 4.00 USD (3.10-4.90) | 3.60 EUR (2.80-4.50) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 3.00 BYN (2.00-7.60) | 0.92 USD (0.61-2.30) | 0.84 EUR (0.56-2.10) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 BYN (4.00-10.00) | 1.50 USD (1.20-3.10) | 1.40 EUR (1.10-2.80) |
| co*ke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.00 BYN (1.40-4.00) | 0.61 USD (0.42-1.20) | 0.56 EUR (0.38-1.10) |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.30 BYN (1.00-2.70) | 0.38 USD (0.31-0.82) | 0.35 EUR (0.28-0.75) |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.40 BYN (2.50-7.00) | 1.30 USD (0.76-2.10) | 1.20 EUR (0.70-2.00) |
| Espresso Coffee | 3.10 BYN (1.80-4.90) | 0.94 USD (0.53-1.50) | 0.86 EUR (0.49-1.40) |
| Cheeseburger (fastfood) | 3.90 BYN (3.00-4.80) | 1.20 USD (0.92-1.50) | 1.10 EUR (0.84-1.30) |
Can you eat cheaply in Belarus?
How much should you pay for cheese, eggs, milk or oranges in Belarus?
Prices in supermarkets in Belarus.
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.00 BYN (1.50-3.00) | 0.61 USD (0.46-0.90) | 0.56 EUR (0.42-0.82) |
| A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.60 BYN (1.00-2.50) | 0.50 USD (0.31-0.77) | 0.45 EUR (0.28-0.70) |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 BYN (2.80-4.40) | 1.10 USD (0.86-1.30) | 0.99 EUR (0.78-1.20) |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 18 BYN (14-30) | 5.60 USD (4.30-9.20) | 5.10 EUR (3.90-8.40) |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.70 BYN (1.00-2.20) | 0.52 USD (0.31-0.67) | 0.48 EUR (0.28-0.61) |
| A bottle of wine (Mid-Range) | 20 BYN (11-30) | 6.10 USD (3.30-9.20) | 5.60 EUR (3.00-8.40) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.60 BYN (2.00-4.00) | 0.80 USD (0.61-1.20) | 0.73 EUR (0.56-1.10) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 BYN (3.00-8.00) | 1.50 USD (0.92-2.40) | 1.40 EUR (0.84-2.20) |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 4.50 BYN (3.80-5.10) | 1.40 USD (1.20-1.50) | 1.30 EUR (1.10-1.40) |
| Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) | 10 BYN (7.00-14) | 3.20 USD (2.10-4.30) | 2.90 EUR (2.00-3.90) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.50 BYN (2.00-5.00) | 1.10 USD (0.61-1.50) | 0.98 EUR (0.56-1.40) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.80 BYN (3.50-7.00) | 1.50 USD (1.10-2.10) | 1.30 EUR (0.98-2.00) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.90 BYN (0.90-3.00) | 0.59 USD (0.28-0.92) | 0.54 EUR (0.25-0.84) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.50 BYN (1.00-8.00) | 1.10 USD (0.31-2.40) | 0.97 EUR (0.28-2.20) |
| Rice (white) (1kg) | 3.60 BYN (2.00-5.10) | 1.10 USD (0.61-1.50) | 1.00 EUR (0.56-1.40) |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.70 BYN (3.00-10.00) | 2.10 USD (0.92-3.10) | 1.90 EUR (0.84-2.80) |
| Bananas (1kg) | 5.00 BYN (3.50-6.00) | 1.50 USD (1.10-1.80) | 1.40 EUR (0.98-1.70) |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.00 BYN (1.00-3.00) | 0.62 USD (0.31-0.92) | 0.57 EUR (0.28-0.84) |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19 BYN (14-25) | 5.90 USD (4.30-7.70) | 5.40 EUR (3.90-7.00) |
| Pears (1kg) | 4.20 BYN (2.40-6.00) | 1.30 USD (0.73-1.80) | 1.20 EUR (0.67-1.70) |
| Cucumber (1kg) | 3.70 BYN (1.70-5.50) | 1.10 USD (0.50-1.70) | 1.00 EUR (0.46-1.50) |
| Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l) | 2.60 BYN (1.50-3.30) | 0.79 USD (0.46-1.00) | 0.72 EUR (0.42-0.93) |
| Sausages (1kg) | 22 BYN (15-29) | 6.70 USD (4.50-9.00) | 6.10 EUR (4.10-8.20) |
| Cottage cheese (1kg) | 12 BYN (9.00-19) | 3.60 USD (2.70-5.90) | 3.20 EUR (2.50-5.40) |
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How much do you have to pay for a fuel or a taxi in Belarus?
Prices of Transportation and fuel in Belarus.
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.85 BYN (0.80-1.00) | 0.26 USD (0.24-0.31) | 0.24 EUR (0.22-0.28) |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 44 BYN (32-64) | 13 USD (9.80-20) | 12 EUR (8.90-18) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.40 BYN (2.10-2.50) | 0.73 USD (0.64-0.76) | 0.67 EUR (0.59-0.70) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 54,000 BYN (45,000-61,000) | 16,000 USD (13,000-18,000) | 15,000 EUR (12,000-17,000) |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 69,000 BYN (62,000-85,000) | 21,000 USD (18,000-25,000) | 19,000 EUR (17,000-23,000) |
| Taxi starting price (normal tariff) | 3.50 BYN (2.70-5.00) | 1.10 USD (0.82-1.50) | 0.98 EUR (0.75-1.40) |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.52 BYN (0.35-2.00) | 0.16 USD (0.11-0.61) | 0.15 EUR (0.10-0.56) |
| Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) | 15 BYN (7.80-25) | 4.60 USD (2.40-7.60) | 4.20 EUR (2.20-7.00) |
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Is it expensive to live in Belarus?
Rent Prices Per Month in Belarus.
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 901 BYN (531-1,400) | 275 USD (162-428) | 251 EUR (148-390) |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 628 BYN (360-1,000) | 192 USD (110-306) | 175 EUR (100-279) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,600 BYN (900-2,500) | 509 USD (275-772) | 464 EUR (251-705) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,100 BYN (758-1,700) | 346 USD (232-520) | 316 EUR (211-474) |
Prices of Utilities (Monthly) in Belarus.
| Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment | 149 BYN (106-255) | 45 USD (32-78) | 41 EUR (30-71) |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) | 0.14 BYN (0.05-0.20) | 0.04 USD (0.02-0.06) | 0.04 EUR (0.02-0.06) |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34 BYN (24-41) | 10 USD (7.30-12) | 9.50 EUR (6.70-11) |
Prices of Sports And Leisure in Belarus. How much does a cinema ticket cost in Belarus?
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 85 BYN (50-120) | 26 USD (15-37) | 24 EUR (14-33) |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour during a weekend) | 42 BYN (30-50) | 13 USD (9.20-15) | 12 EUR (8.40-14) |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12 BYN (8.00-15) | 3.70 USD (2.40-4.60) | 3.30 EUR (2.20-4.20) |
Prices of Clothing And Shoes in Belarus.
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 163 BYN (70-300) | 50 USD (21-92) | 46 EUR (20-84) |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) | 110 BYN (50-150) | 33 USD (15-46) | 31 EUR (14-42) |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 254 BYN (147-340) | 78 USD (45-104) | 71 EUR (41-95) |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 263 BYN (130-400) | 80 USD (40-122) | 73 EUR (36-112) |
Childcare prices in Belarus.
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,200 BYN (900-3,000) | 371 USD (275-927) | 338 EUR (251-846) |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,000 BYN (13,000-49,000) | 5,300 USD (4,100-15,000) | 4,800 EUR (3,700-13,000) |
Apartment Price in Belarus. How much does a flat in Belarus cost?
| Price per square meter for an apartment in city centre | 4,100 BYN (2,500-7,200) | 1,200 USD (764-2,200) | 1,100 EUR (697-2,000) |
| Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre | 2,800 BYN (1,700-3,700) | 873 USD (541-1,100) | 797 EUR (493-1,000) |
What salary do you need to live in Belarus?
Salaries And Financing in Belarus.
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,200 BYN | 396 USD | 361 EUR | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 19.26% (12.50% - 25.00%) | - | - | - |
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Price changes in previous years in Belarus
I like to have a snack while sightseeing. Have the prices of hamburgers and fries increased in recent years in Belarus?
The price of a burger with fries and Coca-Cola or Pepsi in a fast food bar has changed in recent years: 2016: BYN10, 2017: BYN9.4, 2018: BYN9, 2019: BYN10, 2020: BYN10
What about vegetable prices in Belarus? Are they higher than a few years ago?
We can compare vegetable prices in previous years on the example of tomatoes: 2016: BYN3.9, 2017: BYN3.5, 2018: BYN3.4, 2019: BYN4.3, 2020: BYN4.2
Will we pay much more for dairy and milk products in Belarus compared to previous years?
To estimate the evolution of milk product prices, it is best to look at how milk prices have changed: 2012: BYN0.67, 2013: BYN0.89, 2014: BYN0.99, 2015: BYN0.66, 2016: BYN0.59, 2017: BYN0.61, 2018: BYN0.68
I like fruit very much and I would like to know if fruit has become cheaper in Belarus in recent years?
Changes in fruit prices can be seen on the example of apple prices: 2016: BYN1.8, 2017: BYN2, 2018: BYN2.4, 2019: BYN2.1, 2020: BYN3.3
Are sports articles and clothing more expensive in Belarus than before? How about the prices of sports shoes?
Prices of sports shoes have changed recently: 2016: BYN180, 2017: BYN160, 2018: BYN180, 2019: BYN190, 2020: BYN230
Have the prices of renting apartments increased significantly in Belarus?
Rental prices in the city center in recent years have been as follows: 2012: BYN650, 2013: BYN810, 2014: BYN1,000, 2015: BYN740, 2016: BYN660, 2017: BYN610, 2018: BYN550.
