Cost of living in Homyel, Belarus vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 13% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4.86 BYN (156 som) | 358 som | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3.89 BYN (125 som) | 153 som | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.53 BYN (81 som) | 140 som | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.09 BYN (35 som) | 50 som | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.80 BYN (122 som) | 104 som | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 BYN (119 som) | 55 som | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.92 BYN (158 som) | 173 som | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.40 BYN (77 som) | 42 som | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03 BYN (33 som) | 35 som | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 BYN (105 som) | 71 som | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 BYN (312 som) | 549 som | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.03 BYN (65 som) | 80 som | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.09 BYN (35 som) | 38 som | - 8% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 22% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500 BYN (16,060 som) | 18,586 som | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 271 BYN (8,691 som) | 15,000 som | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23 BYN (723 som) | 2,882 som | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700 BYN (22,484 som) | 13,000 som | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600 BYN (19,272 som) | 11,000 som | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 BYN (642 som) | 1,221 som | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16 BYN (519 som) | 1,756 som | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 602 BYN (19,334 som) | 25,076 som | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 204 BYN (6,567 som) | 8,458 som | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 BYN (347 som) | 551 som | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 BYN (2,248 som) | 200 som | + 1024% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 30% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 BYN (3,846 som) | 2,948 som | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 87 BYN (2,804 som) | 2,000 som | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 118 BYN (3,776 som) | 3,125 som | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 94 BYN (3,021 som) | 4,000 som | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 12% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,411 BYN (784,077 som) | 550,000 som | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.98 BYN (32 som) | 41 som | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31 BYN (985 som) | 809 som | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 16% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 BYN (467 som) | 175 som | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN (602 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 BYN (334 som) | 225 som | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN (221 som) | 225 som | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 BYN (273 som) | 217 som | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.82 BYN (91 som) | 67 som | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.50 BYN (144 som) | 117 som | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 BYN (289 som) | 183 som | + 58% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 9% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 BYN (1,606 som) | 633 som | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 BYN (430 som) | 475 som | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,000 som | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 BYN (1,618 som) | 2,225 som | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.50 BYN (80 som) | 317 som | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.65 BYN (117 som) | 100 som | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.88 BYN (93 som) | 105 som | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.00 som | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 BYN (1,285 som) | 3,375 som | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 BYN (64 som) | 92 som | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 6% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 63,419 som (1,974 BYN) in Homyel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 60,000 som in Osh.
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