Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 133% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 104% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (руб 2,182) | руб 1,346 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (руб 1,032) | руб 520 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (руб 512) | руб 226 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (руб 125) | руб 75 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.38 (руб 430) | руб 104 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 (руб 289) | руб 143 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 683) | руб 311 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (руб 231) | руб 83 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (руб 165) | руб 49 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 (руб 215) | руб 85 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 791) | руб 919 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (руб 285) | руб 160 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (руб 190) | руб 33 | + 470% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 211% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,747 (руб 171,571) | руб 73,721 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,458 (руб 143,181) | руб 28,593 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €365 (руб 35,861) | руб 5,687 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,035 (руб 101,698) | руб 43,948 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €768 (руб 75,453) | руб 18,185 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (руб 11,481) | руб 3,962 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (руб 4,626) | руб 559 | + 727% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (руб 43,040) | руб 22,493 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (руб 12,284) | руб 6,172 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 938) | руб 608 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 1,023) | руб 453 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (руб 9,496) | руб 4,275 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 3,677) | руб 3,342 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (руб 9,319) | руб 6,085 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (руб 11,512) | руб 6,936 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 217% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,023 (руб 2,752,439) | руб 1,477,650 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (руб 180) | руб 50 | + 260% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (руб 4,843) | руб 1,338 | + 262% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (руб 2,146) | руб 309 | + 595% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 140% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 775) | руб 276 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (руб 615) | руб 394 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (руб 3,642) | руб 1,579 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (руб 468) | руб 268 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (руб 456) | руб 154 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (руб 427) | руб 294 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (руб 180) | руб 63 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (руб 260) | руб 121 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (руб 3,167) | руб 876 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (руб 5,111) | руб 1,926 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (руб 2,375) | руб 597 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (руб 5,719) | руб 7,163 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (руб 8,508) | руб 3,028 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (руб 983) | руб 845 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (руб 350) | руб 286 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.32 (руб 523) | руб 183 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (руб 41,970) | руб 36,652 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (руб 21) | руб 2.78 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (руб 3,040) | руб 14,749 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 787) | руб 195 | + 304% | |
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TOTAL | + 133% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 472 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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