Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (85 zł) | 39 zł | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (45 zł) | 29 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (5.18 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (10 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (6 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (10 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (39 zł) | 36 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (5.93 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 (6,986 zł) | 7,074 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (5,129 zł) | 4,968 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (1,194 zł) | 642 zł | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (4,540 zł) | 3,729 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (3,414 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (518 zł) | 354 zł | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (144 zł) | 58 zł | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (1,968 zł) | 1,877 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (604 zł) | 476 zł | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (38 zł) | 32 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 36 zł | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (370 zł) | 359 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (181 zł) | 147 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (444 zł) | 351 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (448 zł) | 462 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 55% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 (126,165 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (216 zł) | 112 zł | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (94 zł) | 42 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (28 zł) | 34 zł | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (143 zł) | 159 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (122 zł) | 73 zł | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 61% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (221 zł) | 123 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (104 zł) | 58 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (263 zł) | 248 zł | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (323 zł) | 178 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,931 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.96 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (225 zł) | 142 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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