MigrantoCost of living in Belarus
Average monthly spending, by standard of living, by category, and against other countries
Monthly cost
BYN 1,290
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
BYN 730richest 20%
BYN 2,470
Belarus runs a tightly managed, state-led economy, and you feel it in the prices: subsidized basics keep the cost of everyday life low and remarkably even. There's little gap here between a modest life and a comfortable one — what most people pay for the essentials looks much the same across the board.
Where people spend money in Belarus
Food is the heaviest line in a typical month, the cost that holds firm no matter what else you trim. Rent takes a fair but manageable share, and getting around is cheap enough that transport rarely strains the budget — it's groceries and housing that set the pace.
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Cost of living in Belarus
BYN 730/mo
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Take-home
BYN 3,700
vs BYN 3,310 in your country
Potential savings
BYN 2,970
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How living costs in Belarus compare
Belarus is one of the more affordable countries in Europe, and worldwide it settles around the middle. State support and low wages keep the everyday cost down, though it still sits above the world's cheapest economies.
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 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.
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