🇧🇾Belarus

Europe

Information

Capital

Minsk

Population

9,454,711

Currency

Belarusian ruble (BYN Br)

Languages

biélorusse, russe

Continent

Europe

Calling code

+375

Timezone

Europe/Minsk

Area

207,600 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

July 3 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.by

About

Belarus is a presidential republic in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Its capital is Minsk. The country faces economic and political challenges under President Alexander Lukashenko.

Safety

Risk level :Risque élevé en raison de la situation politique instable, des tensions avec l'Occident et de la proximité du conflit en Ukraine.

Risk areas

Frontière ukrainienne - Tensions militaires et minesMinsk et grandes villes - Manifestations et répression politique

Crime(low)

Éviter les manifestations
Ne pas photographier les installations militaires

Terrorism(low)

Vigilance accrue dans les lieux publics

Transport

Respecter les règles de circulation, avoir les documents en ordre

Natural risks(Faible, inondations printanières possibles)

Suivre les alertes météo

Health(Système de santé public limité, soins privés recommandés)

Vaccins standards (DTP, hépatite), éviter l'eau du robinet

Practical tips

Inscription au registre des voyageurs français
Ne pas commenter la politique publiquement
Documents toujours sur soi

Ambassade de France à Minsk Conseils aux voyageurs

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center18.50

1-bedroom apartment in city center25-35

1-bedroom apartment in suburb15-25

3-bedroom apartment in city center40-60

3-bedroom apartment in suburb25-40

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3-5

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15-25

McDonald's menu5-7

Local beer (0.5L)1.50

Cappuccino2-3

Water (1.5L)0.50

Bread (500g)0.50

Milk (1L)0.80

Eggs (12)1.20

Chicken (1kg)3-4

Apples (1kg)1.50

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.20

Monthly transport subscription15-20

Taxi ride (start)1

Taxi (1km)0.50

Gasoline (1L)0.60

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)20-30

Tennis court (1h weekend)10-15

Cinema5-7

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation5-10

Dentist consultation10-20

Antibiotic medications5-10

Cold medications (6 days)5-10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)10-15 USD/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)5-10 USD/mois

Utilities for 85m² apartment50-70 USD/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-40 USD

Nike sports shoes60-80 USD

International primary school (monthly)200-300 USD

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police102

Ambulance103

Fire department101

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Belarus

Irina Balashova

Point de vue panoramique

Belarus

Evgeni Adutskevich

Point de vue panoramique

Belarus

Diana ✨

Point de vue panoramique

Belarus

Maroš Markovič

Monument emblématique

Belarus

Siarhei Nester

Monument emblématique

Belarus

Egor Kunovsky

Monument emblématique

Belarus

Siarhei Nester

Monument emblématique

Belarus

Vitali Adutskevich

Site UNESCO

Belarus

Anton 🦋 Nekhaychik_PHTGRPH

Site UNESCO

Belarus

Sun452

Site UNESCO

Belarus

Egor Kunovsky

Site UNESCO

Belarus

Egor Kunovsky

Site UNESCO

Belarus

Anton 🦋 Nekhaychik_PHTGRPH

Parc national

Belarus

Evgeni Adutskevich

Parc national

Belarus

Siarhei Nester

Parc national

Belarus

Artem Balashevsky

Parc national

Belarus

Maryia Plashchynskaya

Parc national

Belarus

Anton 🦋 Nekhaychik_PHTGRPH

Architecture traditionnelle

Belarus

Irina Balashova

Architecture traditionnelle

Belarus

Egor Kunovsky

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