Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €15 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 | €3.53 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 | €1.32 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 | €3.69 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 | €2.56 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 | €2.58 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 | €1.60 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.14 | €1.81 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 | €3.20 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 | €1.31 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 | €1,691 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 | €1,496 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €333 | €167 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €981 | €1,206 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €817 | €947 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €101 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 | €24 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 | €416 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 | €166 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €17 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €92 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €49 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €97 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 | €135 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 32% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,928 | €26,778 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 | €1.90 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 | €97 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €24 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €3.49 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €12 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 | €41 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 | €3.53 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 | €3.08 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 | €4.09 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 | €1.39 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 | €2.04 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €23 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Brussels | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 | €56 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €20 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €73 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 | €64 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €11 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 | €3.19 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 | €7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €453 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.16 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €38 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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