Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (97 zł) | 59 zł | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (48 zł) | 41 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (24 zł) | 31 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (12 zł) | 23 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 38 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.28 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (36 zł) | 70 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,691 (7,264 zł) | 9,903 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,382 (5,937 zł) | 6,958 zł | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €383 (1,646 zł) | 1,906 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,004 (4,310 zł) | 5,461 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €825 (3,541 zł) | 4,172 zł | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (482 zł) | 1,351 zł | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (219 zł) | 82 zł | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (1,813 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (545 zł) | 831 zł | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 74 zł | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (47 zł) | 92 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (399 zł) | 405 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (174 zł) | 184 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (424 zł) | 416 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (528 zł) | 606 zł | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (133,674 zł) | 144,634 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (211 zł) | 187 zł | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (94 zł) | 35 zł | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (27 zł) | 90 zł | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (159 zł) | 350 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (122 zł) | 143 zł | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (196 zł) | 224 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (104 zł) | 74 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (272 zł) | 596 zł | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (364 zł) | 261 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (43 zł) | 54 zł | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,835 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.92 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (140 zł) | 216 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (37 zł) | 24 zł | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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