Bialystok vs Grodno — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Country	Poland	Belarus
Nomad score	6.4 / 10	5.4 / 10
Cost of living	$2,428 / mo	$1,529 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	18° / 8°C	17° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI)	77 Moderate	67 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Average high	13°C	12.5°C
Average low	5.2°C	5.1°C
Precipitation	57 mm / mo	59 mm / mo
Sunshine	231 h / mo	227 h / mo
Humidity	76%	77%
Rain days	10.7 / mo	10.7 / mo
Wind speed	18.4 km/h	19.9 km/h

PL Bialystok · average high by month

J 1 F 3 M 8 A 13 M 18 J 24 J 25 A 25 S 20 O 13 N 6 D 2

BY Grodno · average high by month

J 1 F 2 M 8 A 13 M 17 J 23 J 24 A 24 S 19 O 12 N 5 D 2

Air quality

Air quality
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
US AQI	77	67
PM2.5	28.7 µg/m³	20.9 µg/m³
PM10	32.3 µg/m³	24.2 µg/m³
Ozone	44 µg/m³	29 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.3	2.9
Local Payment Services	8.1	4.6
Startup Scene	4.0	2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Air Conditioning	4.6	4.3
Green Spaces	8.0	7.3
Natural Disaster Risk	8.8	8.7
Noise Pollution	7.0	6.9
Seasonal Variety	7.5	7.3
Weather	5.6	5.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Mobile Network Coverage	8.8	7.8
Power Grid Reliability	8.8	8.1
Public WiFi Availability	6.4	4.3
VPN Reliability	8.8	4.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Accommodation Cost	7.4	8.1
Cost of Living	7.2	8.3
Currency Stability	7.8	3.3
Entertainment Cost	7.0	7.9
Food & Groceries	7.7	8.0
Gym Membership Cost	6.9	7.6
Transportation Cost	7.8	8.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Culture	6.7	6.5
Indoors Fun	5.6	4.5
Language Learning Opportunities	4.9	4.2
Local Experiences & Tours	6.2	5.3
Nightlife	5.3	4.0
Outdoors & Nature	7.6	6.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Nomad Events & Meetups	2.3	1.2
Nomad Friendly	4.4	2.9
Online Community Presence	2.5	1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Cafes with WiFi	7.0	5.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	5.2	3.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.5	3.2
Digital Nomad Popularity	2.9	2.0
Internet Speed	8.4	7.1
Local SIM Card Availability	8.4	7.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Fitness Facilities	6.2	5.1
Food Scene	6.2	5.7
Healthy Food Options	5.6	4.6
Yoga Studios	4.7	3.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Healthcare	7.5	6.3
Healthcare Affordability	8.0	8.4
Healthcare Quality	7.2	5.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	2.3	0.5
Ease of Business Registration	6.1	3.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.1	2.6
Freedom of Speech	7.6	1.2
Political Stability	7.7	3.3
Tax Friendliness	4.8	5.5
Visa Ease	7.0	4.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Air Quality	6.5	7.0
Cleanliness	7.6	6.9
Environmental Quality	7.4	6.9
Family Friendly	7.6	6.4
Language Barrier	5.0	3.7
Work-Life Balance	7.6	6.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Female Friendly	7.9	6.9
Racial Tolerance	5.9	4.9
Safety	8.4	7.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Airport Connectivity	3.7	3.3
Cycling	6.3	4.5
Intercity Travel Options	6.3	5.2
Public Transit	6.6	6.3
Ride-sharing Services	6.7	3.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	5.6	2.6
Walkability	7.1	7.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Coworking Quality	5.1	2.8
Freelance Ecosystem	4.8	2.7
Networking Opportunities	3.9	2.6
Remote Job Opportunities	4.6	2.7
Time Zone Favorability	8.2	6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Jeans	$87 per pair	$54 per pair
Summer Dress	$41 per dress	$36 per dress
Running Shoes	$103 per pair	$92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Dining Out	$108 per month	$59 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Cinema Ticket	$8.11 per ticket	$3.96 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Coffee	$3.92 per cup	$2.14 per cup
Beer	$3.52 per pint	$1.81 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$9.47 per meal	$7.26 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$49 per meal	$38 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$8.65 per meal	$6.10 per meal
Apples	$1.03 per kg	$1.12 per kg
Bread	$1.22 per loaf	$0.64 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.68 per bottle	$0.56 per bottle
Milk	$1.14 per liter	$0.73 per liter
Rice	$1.76 per kg	$1.35 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$7.03 per kg	$4.88 per kg
Beef	$13 per kg	$8.08 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$9.47 per bottle	$9.24 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Groceries	$243 per month	$181 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Doctor Visit (GP)	$59 per visit	$18 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$8.11 per purchase	$5.44 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Housing	$568 per month	$191 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$663 per month	$281 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,298 per month	$792 per month
Coworking Space	$203 per month	$106 per month
Coliving Space	$514 per month	$247 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Internet & Mobile	$22 per month	$15 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Leisure Activities	$54 per month	$26 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Haircut	$20 per visit	$12 per visit
Laundry	$9.47 per kg	$5.94 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Mobile Plan	$14 per month	$8.25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$18 per month	$11 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$6.76 one-time	$4.95 one-time
Gym Membership	$43 per month	$28 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$19 per hour	$13 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Transportation	$27 per month	$13 per month
Taxi Start	$2.16 per trip	$1.15 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.95 per km	$0.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$27 per month	$18 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$5.95 per trip	$2.47 per trip
Gasoline	$1.88 per liter	$0.87 per liter
Scooter Rental	$3.25 per month	$3.96 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	PL Bialystok	BY Grodno
Utilities	$149 per month	$45 per month