Moving to Belarus from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Belarus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 21.1% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly BYN184,060 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Belarus.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,970,055,297 → BYN184,060
To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 97.7% more
Groceries
pay 11.7% less
Transportation
pay 0.6% more
Housing
pay 1.8% more
Childcare
pay 2.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.7% more
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 Vietnam to Belarus.
Who's moving to Belarus?
Top countries of origin for Belarus's foreign-born residents.
- 672,481
- 222,436
- 68,934
- 17,130
- 14,570
- 13,294
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19.359
Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belarus compared to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Belarus leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam performs better than Belarus across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belarus performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Belarus leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Belarus generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hanoi | Minsk |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Minsk |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Belarus
Visa Free
Belarus passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa FreeData: 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 Vietnam?
On average Belarus is about 14% less expensive than Vietnam, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Belarus?
Budget about BYN46,015 for 3 months in Belarus (based on a ₫1,970,055,297 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?
Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Belarus compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Belarus?
The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
