🇧🇾Cost of Living in Belarus

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Belarus.

Minsk is the only city we currently track in Belarus, with a cost of living index of 28 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Belarus

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$650

per month

Couple

$980

per month

Family of 4

$1,370

per month

Student

$490

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Belarus, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Minsk

Minsk is the capital of Belarus, a sprawling city rebuilt after World War II with grand Soviet-era architecture and wide boulevards. It offers a very affordable cost of living by European standards, with a growing tech sector that has earned it the nickname 'Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe'.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$650

Pop: 2,000,000Safety: 60/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Belarus

What is the cost of living in Belarus?

We track Minsk in Belarus, which has a cost of living index of 28 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Belarus at 26 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.