Brest is the most expensive of Belarus's 5 priced cities — $1,099 a month in essentials, 111% above Gomel at $520. The average net salary of $2,653 covers that 2.4×. 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 9.7 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $394 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $524 |
| Groceries | $151 |
| Dining out | $308 |
| Utilities | $205 |
| Local transport | $41 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,099 |
| Avg net salary | $2,653 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $740 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $873 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Brest, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.95 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $45.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.39 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.23 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.78 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.73 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.82 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.14 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.15 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.62 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.63 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $18.22 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.39 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.99 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.45 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.94 |
| Monthly transit pass | $41.01 |
| Taxi start | $8.32 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.22 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.04 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $176.46 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.62 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.28 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.16 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.95 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Brest has 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 Belarus cities we track. Belarus's national figure is 104.7, so Brest runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.3°C | -6°C | 87% | 83% | 51 mm |
| Feb | 0.8°C | -3.7°C | 82% | 78% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 3.8°C | -0.3°C | 73% | 67% | 38 mm |
| Apr | 8.9°C | 5.4°C | 66% | 60% | 55 mm |
| May | 14.1°C | 11.8°C | 66% | 56% | 69 mm |
| Jun | 19.1°C | 18.4°C | 67% | 56% | 72 mm |
| Jul | 20°C | 19.7°C | 70% | 59% | 87 mm |
| Aug | 20.1°C | 19.9°C | 70% | 53% | 63 mm |
| Sep | 14.9°C | 13.3°C | 76% | 60% | 60 mm |
| Oct | 9.2°C | 6.3°C | 82% | 68% | 57 mm |
| Nov | 4.1°C | 0.4°C | 88% | 83% | 41 mm |
| Dec | 1°C | -3.5°C | 89% | 85% | 50 mm |
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