Moving to Belarus from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Belarus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 27.3% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,376,402 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly BYN135,403 in Belarus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Belarusian and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minsk averages 50°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Belarus.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,376,402 BYN135,403

To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 28.6% less

Groceries

pay 23.5% less

Transportation

pay 29.9% less

Housing

pay 42.1% less

Childcare

pay 4.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0079 BYN (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Belarus.

Living there in 2020
5,643 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Belarus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belarus?

Top countries of origin for Belarus's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belarus compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
BY
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
BY
7.4

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Belarus leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
BY
$2,194
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
BY
44.7

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
BY
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
BY
5.9t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Belarus leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
BY
32.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
BY
4.7%

Belarus performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
BY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
BY
$27,700

Belarus performs significantly better than Armenia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
BY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
BY
3.3

Belarus generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in life expectancy.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Minsk
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 68°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Yerevan Minsk
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C)

Data: Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Belarus. To live, work, or study long-term in Belarus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belarus's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Belarus

Visa Free
Armenia passport holders can enter Belarus without a visa.
Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Belarus passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Belarus than Armenia?

On average Belarus is about 38% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Belarus?

Budget about BYN33,851 for 3 months in Belarus (based on a AMD27,376,402 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Belarus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belarus: 32.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belarus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belarus safe for expats?

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Belarus leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Belarus compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM BY
Population 3,000,756 9,413,505
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages Armenian Belarusian, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +375
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112