Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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Brussels | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (5,100 ﷼) | 3,256 ﷼ | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (2,793 ﷼) | 1,562 ﷼ | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (1,427 ﷼) | 947 ﷼ | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (360 ﷼) | 564 ﷼ | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.98 (1,024 ﷼) | 659 ﷼ | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (770 ﷼) | 552 ﷼ | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (1,661 ﷼) | 1,180 ﷼ | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (590 ﷼) | 778 ﷼ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (476 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (556 ﷼) | 750 ﷼ | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,098 ﷼) | 19,401 ﷼ | - 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (785 ﷼) | 586 ﷼ | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (509 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | + 30% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 27% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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Brussels | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,792 (461,030 ﷼) | 261,859 ﷼ | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (350,036 ﷼) | 325,150 ﷼ | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (74,150 ﷼) | 54,178 ﷼ | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (250,994 ﷼) | 447,835 ﷼ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (166,287 ﷼) | 200,000 ﷼ | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (31,013 ﷼) | 100,000 ﷼ | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (13,123 ﷼) | 25,546 ﷼ | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (108,655 ﷼) | 72,074 ﷼ | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (32,648 ﷼) | 62,576 ﷼ | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (2,452 ﷼) | 4,603 ﷼ | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (2,824 ﷼) | 11,803 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 60% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (23,881 ﷼) | 9,129 ﷼ | + 162% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (10,410 ﷼) | 8,680 ﷼ | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (25,380 ﷼) | 23,955 ﷼ | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (31,633 ﷼) | 15,512 ﷼ | + 104% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (7,236,178 ﷼) | 6,000,000 ﷼ | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (453 ﷼) | 312 ﷼ | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (13,166 ﷼) | 12,245 ﷼ | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (5,491 ﷼) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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Brussels | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,030 ﷼) | 1,505 ﷼ | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (1,612 ﷼) | 6,732 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (9,541 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (1,227 ﷼) | 1,755 ﷼ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (1,196 ﷼) | 1,211 ﷼ | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (1,118 ﷼) | 1,206 ﷼ | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (471 ﷼) | 791 ﷼ | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (680 ﷼) | 979 ﷼ | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (7,314 ﷼) | 3,165 ﷼ | + 131% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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Brussels | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (11,739 ﷼) | 4,506 ﷼ | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (6,248 ﷼) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (16,326 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (21,787 ﷼) | 17,983 ﷼ | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (2,575 ﷼) | 1,822 ﷼ | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (930 ﷼) | 874 ﷼ | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (1,208 ﷼) | 4,637 ﷼ | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (109,956 ﷼) | 30,000 ﷼ | + 267% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (55 ﷼) | 106 ﷼ | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (8,389 ﷼) | 12,609 ﷼ | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (2,791 ﷼) | 2,240 ﷼ | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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