- Cost of Living
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- Brussels
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$14 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.66) | C$2.38 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (C$4.30) | C$4.08 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.39) | C$2.62 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.69) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (C$3.91) | C$2.90 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.51) | C$2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.51 (C$3.79) | C$2.31 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.60) | C$1.76 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (C$2,150) | C$1,145 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (C$1,870) | C$990 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (C$267) | C$117 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (C$1,132) | C$919 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (C$981) | C$695 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (C$133) | C$64 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$59) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €433 (C$656) | C$392 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$185) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$132) | C$61 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$132) | C$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$204) | C$87 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$30,277) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.04) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$74) | C$47 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (C$48) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (C$2.94) | C$3.21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (C$4.04) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$36) | C$19 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$74) | C$43 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (C$103) | C$84 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$98) | C$93 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (C$3.94) | C$5.44 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.30) | C$5.57 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (C$258) | C$141 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.39) | C$2.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$71) | C$34 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 672 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,739
(€2,470)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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