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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Belarus
Spending runs from BYN 730 a month in the poorest fifth to BYN 2,470 in the richest
Per person, whole country
BYN 1,290
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
BYN 730richest 20%
BYN 2,470
Where people spend money in Belarus
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Belarus in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 30.4% of spending here, or BYN 391 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 10.7 points more.
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 96% of countries. A basket that costs BYN 2,750 at world-middle prices costs BYN 1,590 here.
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs BYN 1,590 here against BYN 1,690 in Ukraine, the closest on price.
Typical spending takes 56% of the average wage
A typical person spends BYN 1,290 a month while the average take-home wage is BYN 2,310, so 44% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Belarus compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Belarus against other countries
Cheaper than 96% of countries
Where Belarus sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs BYN 2,750 at world-middle prices costs BYN 1,590 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2021 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Belarus?
A typical person in Belarus spends about BYN 1,290 a month — around BYN 15,400 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Belarus?
By spending, Belarus ranks #88 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about BYN 1,290 a month, the poorest 20% about BYN 730 and the richest 20% about BYN 2,470. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Belarus in US dollars?
The cost of living in Belarus is about $467 a month, or roughly $5,604 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Belarus?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BYN 730 a month per person, a typical one around BYN 1,290, and a comfortable life around BYN 1,590. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Belarus?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about BYN 391 a month (30% of spending). Then come housing (BYN 226, 18%) and transport (BYN 107, 8%).
Is the average salary in Belarus enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about BYN 1,290 a month, while the average take-home pay in Belarus is about BYN 2,310. For more on incomes, see salaries in Belarus.
Is Belarus an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Belarus is more expensive than 53% of countries worldwide and ranks 40th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Belarus?
Belarus uses the Belarusian Ruble (BYN). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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