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Cost of living comparison between Brussels (Belgium) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 22% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.47 | €10.55 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.55 | €6.31 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.97 | €4.24 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 | €0.93 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 | €2.40 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 | €2.67 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 | €5.54 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 | €2.45 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 | €2.08 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.92 | €0.89 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.79 | €6.81 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 | €2.00 | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 | €1.53 | 0% |
| Housing | 11% | ||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,255 | €1,443 | 13% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 | €167 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €39 | €26 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €630 | €500 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €126 | €122 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8.70 | €5.74 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8.72 | €13.90 | 37% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €83 | €93 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €44 | €48 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €82 | €80 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €110 | €101 | 9% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,349 | €22,571 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.64 | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €46 | €56 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €20 | €17.98 | 13% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €8.36 | €9.10 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 | €3.63 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 | €1.99 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 | €2.25 | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 | €1.52 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 | €1.62 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18.85 | €20 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €32 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.21 | €18.40 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 | €101 | 24% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €68 | €61 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.78 | €8.73 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 | €3.25 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.33 | €3.45 | 32% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €144 | €141 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.12 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €65 | €60 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.07 | €5 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 0% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,317 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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