Cost of living in Brussels
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.49
€15.15
|
$12.09
-
$21.99
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.90
€9.09
|
$9.90
-
$11.32
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.58
€2.37
|
$2.09
-
$3.85
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
€2.33
|
$2.20
-
$4.40
|
Brussels - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.31
€2.13
|
$1.10
-
$3.85
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.55
€6.94
|
$3.30
-
$21.99
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.69
€4.31
|
$2.91
-
$6.45
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50
€3.21
|
$1.48
-
$5.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.96
€4.56
|
$2.99
-
$6.48
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.14
€1.04
|
$0.50
-
$1.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
€0.72
|
$0.50
-
$1.25
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.17
€1.07
|
$0.50
-
$1.75
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.36
€1.25
|
$0.50
-
$2.49
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
€0.63
|
$0.40
-
$1.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.60
€0.55
|
$0.50
-
$0.75
|
Brussels - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.71
€7.08
|
$6.83
-
$8.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$53.87
€49.49
|
$53.87
-
$60.47
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,486.24
€25,247.49
|
$26,386.79
-
$29,954.50
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.76
€20.90
|
$19.13
-
$27.49
|
Brussels - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.77
€51.23
|
$43.98
-
$65.97
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,043.18
€958.21
|
$879.56
-
$1,319.34
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$873.71
€802.55
|
$769.61
-
$1,088.46
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$164.26
€150.88
|
$125.06
-
$281.65
|
Brussels - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$944.84
€867.88
|
$769.61
-
$1,209.39
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,473.75
€22,480.36
|
$19,790.09
-
$35,182.39
|
Brussels - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
€5.05
|
$3.30
-
$6.60
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.72
€3.41
|
$2.20
-
$5.50
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.80
€8.08
|
$7.70
-
$9.90
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.17
€31.38
|
$21.99
-
$54.97
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.19
€12.12
|
$10.99
-
$16.49
|
Brussels - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.22
€81.96
|
$49.48
-
$120.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.58
€29.93
|
$16.49
-
$65.97
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.94
€89.97
|
$71.46
-
$120.94
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$132.04
€121.29
|
$109.94
-
$164.92
|
Brussels - Cost of clothing
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