Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 205% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 209% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 209% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (руб 1,955) | руб 401 | + 387% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (руб 983) | руб 322 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (руб 536) | руб 175 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (руб 127) | руб 76 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.03 (руб 365) | руб 113 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (руб 280) | руб 153 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 585) | руб 378 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (руб 208) | руб 102 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (руб 167) | руб 38 | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (руб 196) | руб 69 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 738) | руб 597 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (руб 276) | руб 124 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (руб 179) | руб 27 | + 563% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 303% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,335 (руб 120,875) | руб 38,419 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (руб 123,198) | руб 24,855 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (руб 26,098) | руб 6,083 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (руб 88,339) | руб 19,940 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (руб 58,526) | руб 13,661 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (руб 10,915) | руб 3,095 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (руб 4,619) | руб 434 | + 965% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (руб 38,242) | руб 22,963 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (руб 11,491) | руб 4,467 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 863) | руб 399 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 994) | руб 642 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 158% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (руб 9,444) | руб 2,436 | + 288% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (руб 3,664) | руб 1,969 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (руб 8,282) | руб 3,973 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (руб 10,976) | руб 3,702 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 231% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (руб 2,546,821) | руб 1,268,460 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (руб 159) | руб 52 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (руб 4,840) | руб 1,215 | + 298% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (руб 2,011) | руб 289 | + 597% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 139% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 715) | руб 331 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (руб 567) | руб 539 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (руб 2,936) | руб 1,365 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (руб 432) | руб 201 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (руб 421) | руб 142 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (руб 393) | руб 190 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (руб 166) | руб 76 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (руб 239) | руб 90 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (руб 2,614) | руб 293 | + 793% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 111% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (руб 4,132) | руб 1,375 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (руб 2,092) | руб 559 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (руб 5,746) | руб 3,330 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (руб 7,774) | руб 2,823 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (руб 906) | руб 252 | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (руб 327) | руб 123 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (руб 425) | руб 176 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (руб 38,700) | руб 33,208 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (руб 19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (руб 4,343) | руб 2,562 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (руб 988) | руб 128 | + 674% | |
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TOTAL | + 205% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 124 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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