Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 33% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 61% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Brussels | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,307 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,736 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (3,341 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (821 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (3,004 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (1,857 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,513 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (1,552 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (1,055 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.14 (1,400 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,295 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 (1,940 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,311 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 515% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Brussels | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 (1,100,101 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 (941,211 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €333 (218,439 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €981 (642,990 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €817 (535,740 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (70,652 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (30,601 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (287,313 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (83,009 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,549 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (6,828 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Brussels | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (55,149 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (23,934 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (62,207 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (76,848 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,928 (20,278,903 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (1,216 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (32,159 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (14,489 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Brussels | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,173 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (4,107 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (20,726 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (3,252 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (2,899 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (2,783 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (1,101 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (1,667 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (18,096 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 82% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Brussels | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (32,019 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (15,857 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (38,176 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (53,137 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (6,205 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (2,275 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (3,315 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 369% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (280,175 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (140 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (20,293 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,253 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 625% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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