Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 52% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,279 MT) | 753 MT | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (678 MT) | 358 MT | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (356 MT) | 232 MT | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (78 MT) | 82 MT | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (279 MT) | 121 MT | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (202 MT) | 76 MT | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (353 MT) | 397 MT | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (144 MT) | 110 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (93 MT) | 43 MT | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (146 MT) | 60 MT | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (588 MT) | 659 MT | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (184 MT) | 83 MT | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (89 MT) | 24 MT | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 (105,159 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (77,201 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (15,275 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (68,340 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (51,392 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (7,799 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (2,170 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (29,628 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (9,096 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (576 MT) | 346 MT | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (743 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (5,569 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (2,553 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (6,676 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (6,747 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 157% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 (1,899,159 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (125 MT) | 74 MT | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (3,359 MT) | 885 MT | + 280% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (1,419 MT) | 921 MT | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 34% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (537 MT) | 271 MT | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (426 MT) | 523 MT | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (2,150 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (337 MT) | 267 MT | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (301 MT) | 170 MT | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (289 MT) | 268 MT | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (114 MT) | 114 MT | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (156 MT) | 92 MT | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (1,829 MT) | 487 MT | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Brussels | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (3,322 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,564 MT) | 600 MT | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (3,961 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (4,862 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (644 MT) | 304 MT | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (233 MT) | 114 MT | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (304 MT) | 94 MT | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (29,066 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (15 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (2,734 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (512 MT) | 116 MT | + 341% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 264 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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