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Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$15 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.56) | C$2.17 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (C$4.44) | C$4.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.50) | C$2.90 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.78) | C$4.00 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (C$4.03) | C$3.31 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.59) | C$3.07 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (C$3.66) | C$2.51 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.69) | C$2.07 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (C$2,218) | C$1,576 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (C$1,929) | C$1,122 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (C$275) | C$109 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (C$1,168) | C$1,019 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (C$1,012) | C$774 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (C$138) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$61) | C$40 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (C$640) | C$377 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (C$200) | C$98 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$137) | C$59 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$56) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$136) | C$93 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$211) | C$92 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$31,240) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.11) | C$1.26 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | C$31 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.86) | C$3.72 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (C$4.48) | C$2.83 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (C$3.08) | C$3.09 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (C$4.17) | C$2.46 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$98) | C$101 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$102) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (C$4.06) | C$5.53 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.47) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €565 (C$883) | C$549 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$73) | C$35 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,112
(€3,273)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,200
in Abbotsford.
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