General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Minsk |
| Country | Belarus |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble |
| Main religion | Eastern Orthodox |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 53.4% |
| Gdp | $64.74 billion |
| Size | 207,600 sq km |
| Population | 9,449,323 |
| Population density | 45.6/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.59 |
| City population | 75.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -6∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Russian, Belarusian |
| Population able to read | 99.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 29.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 39.9% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 53 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Belavia |
| Main airport | Minsk National Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.00/l |
| Rental car | $20/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 13% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $6500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 45.78/MBits |
| Tld | .by |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 82.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 9:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | 21vek.by |
| Supermarket | Evroopt |
| Pharmacy | Belpharmatsiya |
| Drugstore |
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Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Ice hockey |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Draniki | Potato pancakes served with sour cream or applesauce | $5-$10 |
| Makhanki | Sausage made from pork, beef, and spices | $6-$12 |
| Kolduny | Dumplings filled with meat, potatoes, or cabbage | $7-$13 |
| Salo | Cured pork fat | $4-$8 |
| Borscht | Beetroot soup | $5-$10 |
| Okroshka | Cold soup made with kvass, vegetables, and meat | $6-$12 |
| Kvas | Fermented rye bread drink | $2-$4 |
| Syrniki | Cottage cheese pancakes | $5-$10 |
| Blini | Thin pancakes served with various fillings | $6-$12 |
| Medovukha | Honey wine | $8-$15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kvass | A fermented beverage made from rye bread | 1-2 |
| Kompot | A fruit compote made from fresh or dried fruit | 1-2 |
| Mors | A fruit juice made from berries or fruits | 1-2 |
| Sbiten | A hot honey-based drink with spices | 2-3 |
| Medovukha | A honey-based alcoholic beverage | 3-5 |
| Vodka | A distilled spirit made from fermented grains | 2-5 |
| Zubrovka | A vodka flavored with bison grass | 3-6 |
| Krambambula | A liqueur made from honey, spices, and herbs | 4-7 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
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Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Independence Day | July 3 | Celebrates the independence of Belarus from the Soviet Union |
| October Revolution Day | November 7 | Commemorates the October Revolution of 1917 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Sovetskaya Belorussiya |
| Online news | TUT.BY |
| Tv | Belarus 1 |
| Radio | Radio Belarus |