Considering moving or investing in Eastern Europe? Check the data for the average and minimum salary in Minsk, Belarus below.

Minsk, Belarus by Ilya Kuzniatsou / Flickr

Minsk is the capital of Belarus and the most economic active city in the country. The city is yet to become a major travel destination, but many who like to explore new horizons to tend to visit the city as part of a trip to Eastern Europe.

Nowhere near as big as Moscow, the city has around 2 million inhabitants over a 160 sq miles radius.

Minimum Salary in Minsk, Belarus

In economic terms, Minsk is still catching up with its western neighbors. The city doesn’t really attract a international trade and company headquarters.

As of January 2023 the minimum salary in Belarus is of 482 Belorussian Rubles (around $191) per month according to 1prof.by. Considering the elevated cost of living in Minsk, it is significantly below the local subsistence rate.

Average Salary in Minsk, Belarus

The average salary in Minsk is about 1300 BYR or roughly $520, which is way above the Belarus average. Renting a 1-bedroom apartment outside of city center will set you back around $250 per month. Public transport is cheap, costing just $15 and utilities including Internet are at roughly $50 per month.

Living in Minsk as a traveler or an expat will not be a problem. If you get paid in strong currency such as USD or Euros you will lead a very comfortable lifestyle.

Minsk Economic Outlook

Minsk is a very industrial city. It has over 250 factories, which give employment to the majority of the population. Minsk has strong machinery and electrical goods industry. Due to the strong industrial sector and the government social policies, the unemployment level is quite low.

Belarus also produces some of the world’s best software developers. Graduates get job offers from Microsoft and Google. Some stay and work abroad, others return to open up businesses locally.

This contributes to the local economy and even starting to attract foreign investors.

Even if the minimum salary in Minsk is low, the city offers great opportunities in the IT sector. If you want to open an IT business, or work as a developer in Eastern Europe, it’s definitely a city to be considered.

Since Belarus relaxed its visa policies, it tourism sector is experiencing a good increase in terms of GDP.

As of 2023, the Belarusian economy has been plummeting and becoming more and more isolated from the global market. Belarus is set to become one of the poorest countries in Europe.

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Traveling to Belarus? Let’s discover anything you need to know about trains from Minsk, including how to buy tickets online to travel in Belarus.

Minsk is the capital of Belarus and one of the least visited capitals in Europe. It’s rather unique political system closed to the west, makes of it one of the most secluded and exotic nations who once were part of the now extinct Soviet Union.

The visa situation in Belarus is constantly improving. Currently, many Western citizens can now travel visa free to Belarus if they arrive and depart from the Minsk International Airport. The biggest operator to the Minsk Airport is the national flag-carrier Belavia.

Trains in Minsk and Belarus

Even if Belarus is probably the most secluded nation in Europe with a fairly low GDP, it already counts with some of the most modern trains in the region, operating just in a small number of lines, yet showing that the train sector is well developed in the region.

The latest purchases from Belorussian Railways are trains from the Swiss manufacturer Stadler.

Belarus Modern Train by Ian Dimitryievich / Youtube

Train Stations in Minsk

The main railway station in the capital is the Minsk Passazhirski (Minsk Passenger Station) and is located in the heart of the city. Most international trains will call only at this station, especially those coming from / to the European Union.

How to Travel to Belarus by Train

Being a relatively small country, and currently no low cost airlines operating in it, Belarus receives many of its travelers, both from West and East through its train lines.

Belarus has fairly decent train connections with all countries it borders, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine, the only exception is Latvia, which lacks a direct connection to the country.

Here are the options if you want to travel to Minsk in Belarus from one of these destinations:

Trains from / to Minsk to Riga, Latvia

Probably the most poorly connected country with Belarus and bordering it is Latvia.

Trains from / to Minsk to Vilnius, Lithuania

There is a decent amount of trains running from Vilnius in Lithuania to Minsk in Belarus, most of them connect Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave in the Baltics to Minsk, Moscow, and other cities in Russia.

Trains from / to Minsk to Warsaw, Poland

Probably the best connected city with Minsk, if you want to travel to / from Minsk by train is Warsaw, as virtually all trains connecting Russia to Europe use the tracks between Minsk – Brest – Warsaw as part of the route. There is a sizeable number of trains on this route, and they are mostly parts of railway connections like Moscow – Paris, Moscow – Vienna and even extremely long routes like Moscow – Nice and Moscow – Sofia.

Trains from / to Minsk to Kiev, Odessa and Lviv, Ukraine

There is a far number of connections between Minsk and Ukraine, and nowadays, they are probably the best bet if you plan to do land travel between Ukraine and Russia. While the Minsk to Lviv train runs just once a day, connections to Minsk to Kiev are more frequent, and some of those trains continue all the way down to Odessa.

There is also one train connecting Minsk to Kharkiv and Zaporozhie.

Trains from / to Minsk to Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia

There are more than 10 daily trains connecting Minsk to Moscow. Many of them are legs of a longer trip as mentioned above. There are much less direct trains connecting Minsk to Saint Petersburg.

Train Conditions and Types of Ticket

Most international trains from or to the country’s capital have cabins and one or two railway agents controlling tickets at the entrance of each train car. Prices vary greatly depending on the number of beds (platzkarte / cupe) per cabin.

How to Buy Train Tickets for Belorussian Trains

You can buy tickets from most routes operating in and out of Minsk through the website Tutu.travel.

Alternatively, it is also possible to buy on spot at most larger train stations in Belarus. That includes central stations at Minsk, Gomel’, Grodno, Brest, etc. However, specially at the Minsk Passenger Station queues can be often long. For that reason, I would suggest buying tickets online when possible.

Other Resources for Travel in CIS

If you are traveling in Belarus you might want to check some of CIS countries guides. Check where to stay in Kiyv, Ukraine and the best places to stay in Moscow, Russia.

Train Travel Resources

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World Nomads: if you are travelling abroad, you can get insurance from World Nomads. With a vast coverage in number of countries and activities, World Nomads is a great option for all traveler.

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Train Travel Guide: in our railway travel guide, you will learn how to choose and ride the most scenic train routes around the world, always in the most comfortable way with optimal prices to enhance your travel experience.

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Belarus is known for many tourists as the best place in Europe for health tourism. They are very affordable and the services are top-notch. However, it used to be very difficult to travel to Belarus because of its visa policy. But, with the introduction of the visa free travel, the number of tourists have increased.

Tourist Numbers on the Rise

On Thursday, Belarus’ National Tourism Agency said that more than 300,000 tourists have come into the country through Minsk National Airport. According to the Tourism Agency’s head Valery Parashchenko, the increase is thanks to the introduction of Decree No. 8 or the visa free system for foreigners.

The policy was introduced last year and was extended to 30 days in July 24, 2018. Since it was introduced, over 172,600 people visited the country. Most of the visitors come from European countries such as Germany, Poland, Britain and Italy. American visitors have also traveled to the country since the visa free policy began.

A travel exhibition was recently held in Tallinn to introduce some of Belarus’ top health resorts. Many tourists visit these resorts thanks to their high quality service and low fees. Some of the prices are three to four times cheaper in the country.

However, Belarus is appealing for foreigners to visit not just for its low prices. According to the Chairman of the Board of the National Union of Tourism Industry Dmitry Skvorchevsky, many wealthy visitors are visiting the country. They also hope it will also benefit tourists taking long tours around Europe.

Skvorchevsky also said that Belarus is a great place to visit since it is between Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Germany. The visa free policy

Belarus Travel Information

Interested in visiting Belarus? You can check out the Belarus travel site for some information on what you can do in the country. You can also find visa details in the site, as well as guides on what you need to remember before you visit.

We also have a guide on where you can stay in Minsk and how to travel from Gomel via train. For those who will be working in Belarus, we have a short guide on what the average salary is in Minsk.

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