Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 41 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 31 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 15 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.91 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.79 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 63 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.80 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.48 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,492 (Dirham 5,966) | Dirham 9,964 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,348 (Dirham 5,390) | Dirham 6,974 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €304 (Dirham 1,214) | Dirham 885 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,022 (Dirham 4,086) | Dirham 5,940 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €768 (Dirham 3,072) | Dirham 3,950 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (Dirham 584) | Dirham 588 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 327 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €539 (Dirham 2,157) | Dirham 878 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 342 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 45 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 203 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 185 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 343 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 340 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 76% 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 | €31,163 (Dirham 124,583) | Dirham 96,595 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.02 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 96 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 13 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 272 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 17 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 23 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 12 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 43 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 169 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 93 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 320 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 297 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 80 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Dirham 2,241) | Dirham 1,944 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 0.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 260 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 20 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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