Money, Budget, and Shopping for Belarus

Money

Currency

• Currency: Belarusian ruble (100 kopecks).

• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 rubles.

• Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 kopecks + 1 and 2 rubles.

• Exchange:

Since July 1, 2016, the (new) Belarusian ruble has replaced the (old) Belarusian ruble. Since January 1, 2017, only the "new" currency has been in circulation.

Exchange

Which currency to bring

Payment methods

Returning home

Budget

What can be expensive

What can be inexpensive

Price range

• Double room in a "budget" hotel:

• Double room in a "tourist" hotel:

• Snack or meal in a "local" restaurant:

• Meal in a "tourist" restaurant:

• "Budget" car rental:

• 100 km by bus:

• 100 km by train:

• Urban taxi:

• Urban bus:

Bargaining and tipping

Shopping and souvenirs

What to bring back