Common information

Capital
Minsk
Language
Belarusian, Russian
Currency
Belarussian Ruble
Population
9 457 500
Phone code
+375

Cost of living and prices in Belarus

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre246USD/month
in city centre386USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre431USD/month
in city centre675USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people31 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass15 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc17,828 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc23,925 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month30 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour13 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair63 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc41 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair96 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair91 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month55 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 monthUSD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom386 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom246 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom675 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom431 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,603 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,059 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month518 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year15.46

List of largest cities in Belarus

Ratings

Main factors in Belarus

Leisure quality
6.6
Quality of life
7.7
Travelers rating
6.9
Travelers rating
6.3
English speaking
4.6
Nightlife
6.2
Coworking spaces
4.6
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
5.2

Safety in Belarus

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
6.8
Female friendly
4.8
Friendliness to foreigners
10
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.6
Freedom of the press
2

Availability of prices in Belarus

Cost of living
7.9
Rent, price
9.2
Products, price
8.4
Restaurants, price
7.8
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Belarus

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
7.1
Availability of air conditioners
10
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Belarus

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 30 24 14 11 8 13 19 26 31 32 34 34 34
Average high, °C 17 11 3 -1 -2 -1 4 12 19 22 23 23 11
Average temperature, °C 12 6 1 -4 -6 -6 -2 6 13 16 18 17 6
Average low, °C 7 2 -2 -7 -9 -9 -4 1 7 11 12 11 2
Record low, °C -4 -11 -20 -30 -34 -31 -26 -10 -3 0 4 1 -34
Rain, days 13 13 12 9 7 5 8 11 12 14 14 11 129
Snow, days 0 2 9 17 17 15 10 3 0 0 0 0 74
Fog, days 9 11 12 11 11 10 10 7 6 6 7 8 108
Thunderstorms, days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 5 3 17
Average precipitation, mm. 56 47 47 41 36 30 34 42 56 76 84 73 623
Relative humidity, % 80 84 88 89 86 84 79 73 68 71 74 75 79
Relative humidity morning, % 92 91 91 90 88 88 89 87 86 89 91 92 90
Relative humidity evening, % 64 71 83 87 83 78 71 57 53 58 60 58 69
Wind speed, km/h 11 12 13 13 13 13 13 12 11 10 10 9 12
Monthly sunshine, часов 166 106 40 30 43 69 134 180 258 266 268 247 1806
Day Length, часов 13 11 9 8 9 11 13 15 17 18 17 15 13
Dew point, °C 8 3 -1 -4 -7 -7 -3 1 6 10 12 11 29
Growing degree-day, °C 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 180 236 203 767
Atmosphere pressure, bar 199 199 199 197 199 199 199 198 199 198 198 198 2381
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 10 6 3 2 3 6 10 14 18 18 18 16 10