Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 21% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 52 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 33 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Dirham 4.86) | Dirham 6 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.72 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.45 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 59 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.45 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (Dirham 5,702) | Dirham 8,636 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,249 (Dirham 4,734) | Dirham 6,605 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €271 (Dirham 1,026) | Dirham 842 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (Dirham 3,307) | Dirham 7,429 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (Dirham 2,512) | Dirham 4,874 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (Dirham 582) | Dirham 596 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 262 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (Dirham 1,143) | Dirham 785 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Dirham 417) | Dirham 370 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 37 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 33 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 166 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 216 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 434 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (Dirham 488) | Dirham 475 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 14% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (Dirham 121,273) | Dirham 88,640 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.90 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 207 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 22 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 125 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 547 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 20 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 39 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 157 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 76 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 914 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 315 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 78 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 41 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Dirham 2,124) | Dirham 1,688 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dirham 0.95) | Dirham 0.70 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 247 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 19 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,034 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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