Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 266% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus)
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Food | + 425% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 425% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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Brussels | Homyel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (68 BYN) | 4.90 BYN | + 1289% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (39 BYN) | 5.80 BYN | + 570% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (19 BYN) | 4.10 BYN | + 367% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (4.94 BYN) | 1.46 BYN | + 240% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (15 BYN) | 3.82 BYN | + 305% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (10 BYN) | 4.56 BYN | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (25 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (9 BYN) | 2.35 BYN | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (7 BYN) | 1.16 BYN | + 470% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (8 BYN) | 2.97 BYN | + 180% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (29 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 194% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (10 BYN) | 2.29 BYN | + 347% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (8 BYN) | 1.10 BYN | + 645% | |
Housing | + 392% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 392% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (6,497 BYN) | 500 BYN | + 1199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (5,191 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 1630% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (1,012 BYN) | 75 BYN | + 1249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (3,740 BYN) | 700 BYN | + 434% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (3,083 BYN) | 600 BYN | + 414% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (413 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 1967% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (176 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 973% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (1,550 BYN) | 601 BYN | + 158% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (442 BYN) | 204 BYN | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (34 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 215% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (37 BYN) | 70 BYN | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 114% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (328 BYN) | 140 BYN | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (143 BYN) | 87 BYN | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (368 BYN) | 135 BYN | + 172% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (449 BYN) | 95 BYN | + 375% | |
Transportation | + 328% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 328% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (110,099 BYN) | 18,769 BYN | + 487% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (6 BYN) | 0.98 BYN | + 530% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (174 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 383% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (78 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 81% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (28 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (22 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (131 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (17 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (16 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (15 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (6 BYN) | 2.82 BYN | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (9 BYN) | 4.50 BYN | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (97 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 981% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 116% more expensive than in Homyel (Belarus) | ||||
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Brussels | Homyel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (163 BYN) | 51 BYN | + 221% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (91 BYN) | 13 BYN | + 580% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (206 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (299 BYN) | 74 BYN | + 307% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (35 BYN) | 2.50 BYN | + 1316% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (13 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 253% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (18 BYN) | 2.87 BYN | + 516% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,511 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.75 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (105 BYN) | 40 BYN | + 162% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (29 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 1326% | |
TOTAL | + 266% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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