- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Romania
- Brussels
- Timisoara
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brussels (Belgium) and Timisoara (Romania)
| Food | 149% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 149% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.47 (72 lei) | 16.33 lei | 339% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.55 (33 lei) | 14.86 lei | 121% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.97 (22 lei) | 9.33 lei | 131% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (5.16 lei) | 4.12 lei | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (13.64 lei) | 7.50 lei | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (11.70 lei) | 5.67 lei | 106% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 (24 lei) | 8.71 lei | 171% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (10.23 lei) | 3.71 lei | 175% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (9.89 lei) | 3.43 lei | 188% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (4.01 lei) | 2.65 lei | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.79 (34 lei) | 22 lei | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (9.00 lei) | 5 lei | 80% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (6.64 lei) | 2.80 lei | 137% |
| Housing | 203% | ||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 203% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,255 (5,458 lei) | 1,461 lei | 274% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (589 lei) | 440 lei | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €39 (168 lei) | 35 lei | 382% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €630 (2,740 lei) | 2,114 lei | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €126 (549 lei) | 475 lei | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8.70 (38 lei) | 29 lei | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8.72 (38 lei) | 13.83 lei | 174% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €83 (360 lei) | 293 lei | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €44 (191 lei) | 189 lei | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €82 (356 lei) | 263 lei | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €110 (480 lei) | 271 lei | 77% |
| Transportation | 70% | ||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 70% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,349 (97,204 lei) | 79,479 lei | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (7.01 lei) | 6.06 lei | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €46 (202 lei) | 73 lei | 176% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €20 (88 lei) | 19.25 lei | 356% |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €8.36 (36 lei) | 32 lei | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (21 lei) | 25 lei | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (14.04 lei) | 11.13 lei | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (16.35 lei) | 17 lei | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (8.74 lei) | 4.86 lei | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (9.97 lei) | 7.86 lei | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18.85 (82 lei) | 18.43 lei | 345% |
| Entertainment | 93% | ||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 93% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (176 lei) | 50 lei | 252% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.21 (79 lei) | 38 lei | 110% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (335 lei) | 128 lei | 162% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €68 (294 lei) | 110 lei | 168% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.78 (34 lei) | 15.71 lei | 115% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (13.12 lei) | 6.43 lei | 104% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.33 (10.15 lei) | 5.36 lei | 89% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €144 (626 lei) | 829 lei | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.02 lei) | 0.79 lei | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €65 (283 lei) | 114 lei | 147% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.07 (22 lei) | 12.43 lei | 77% |
| TOTAL | 111% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,354 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 111% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 6,599 lei
(€1,517)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,125 lei
in Timisoara.