Gomel is the cheapest of Belarus's 5 priced cities — $520 a month in essentials, 53% below Brest at $1,099. The average net salary of $517 covers that 1.0×. 98.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 11.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Jul 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 | $187 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $248 |
| Groceries | $75 |
| Dining out | $157 |
| Utilities | $87 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $520 |
| Avg net salary | $517 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $232 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $308 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Gomel, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.97 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $34.86 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.36 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.61 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.05 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.79 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.65 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.36 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.75 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.47 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.11 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.32 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.89 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.83 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.43 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.65 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.51 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $13.95 |
| Taxi start | $0.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.55 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.92 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $74.64 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.20 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.84 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $38.35 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.49 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Gomel has 98.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 5th-highest of 7 Belarus cities we track. Belarus's national figure is 104.7, so Gomel 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 | -3.6°C | -8.7°C | 86% | 90% | 48 mm |
| Feb | -1.5°C | -6.3°C | 81% | 80% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 2.7°C | -1.8°C | 71% | 69% | 38 mm |
| Apr | 8.9°C | 5.1°C | 64% | 61% | 48 mm |
| May | 14.3°C | 11.9°C | 64% | 55% | 57 mm |
| Jun | 19.5°C | 18.7°C | 66% | 52% | 68 mm |
| Jul | 20°C | 19.8°C | 72% | 55% | 72 mm |
| Aug | 19.9°C | 19.5°C | 69% | 46% | 45 mm |
| Sep | 14.5°C | 12.4°C | 74% | 57% | 45 mm |
| Oct | 7.9°C | 4.6°C | 81% | 69% | 63 mm |
| Nov | 2.1°C | -2°C | 87% | 86% | 49 mm |
| Dec | -0.9°C | -5.5°C | 89% | 90% | 57 mm |
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