Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 37% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (622 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (330 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (173 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (38 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (136 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (98 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (172 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (70 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (45 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (71 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (286 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (89 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (43 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 76% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 (51,174 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (37,568 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (7,434 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (33,257 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (25,009 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (3,795 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,056 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (14,418 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (4,427 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (280 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (361 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (2,710 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (1,243 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (3,249 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (3,283 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 55% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 (924,194 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (61 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (1,634 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (691 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (261 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (207 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (1,046 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (164 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (146 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (141 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (56 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (76 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (890 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 17% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (1,616 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (761 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (1,927 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (2,366 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (313 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (113 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (148 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (14,145 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (7 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,330 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (249 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 254 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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