Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Brussels | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (484 Kč) | 235 Kč | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (277 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (136 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (35 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (110 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (70 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (176 Kč) | 176 Kč | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (63 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (47 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (59 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 131% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (205 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (73 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (58 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 108% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (46,242 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (36,942 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (7,200 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (26,615 Kč) | 26,263 Kč | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (21,944 Kč) | 19,550 Kč | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (2,943 Kč) | 3,955 Kč | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (1,253 Kč) | 537 Kč | + 133% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (11,031 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (3,148 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (240 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (262 Kč) | 242 Kč | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (2,336 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (1,018 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (2,616 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (3,199 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (783,574 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (44 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (1,236 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 126% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (556 Kč) | 305 Kč | + 82% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (199 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (158 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (933 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (120 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (117 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (109 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (46 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (67 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (692 Kč) | 475 Kč | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Brussels | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,159 Kč) | 702 Kč | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (648 Kč) | 504 Kč | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (1,466 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (2,131 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (252 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (91 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (126 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 135% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (10,757 Kč) | 16,378 Kč | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (5.37 Kč) | 3.41 Kč | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (745 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (203 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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