- Cost of Living
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- Brussels
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (C$1.75) | C$2.38 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (C$4.22) | C$4.08 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.33) | C$2.62 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.64) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (C$3.83) | C$2.90 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.47) | C$2.89 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (C$3.72) | C$2.31 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.56) | C$1.76 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (C$2,110) | C$1,186 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (C$1,835) | C$982 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (C$262) | C$117 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (C$1,111) | C$919 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (C$963) | C$695 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (C$131) | C$64 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$58) | C$39 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €433 (C$644) | C$392 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$181) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$130) | C$61 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$130) | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$201) | C$87 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,718) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.01) | C$1.19 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$73) | C$47 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$49) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (C$6.00) | C$3.90 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (C$4.86) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (C$2.88) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (C$3.97) | C$2.46 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$35) | C$19 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$73) | C$43 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$27 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (C$101) | C$84 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$97) | C$93 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (C$3.86) | C$5.44 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.20) | C$5.57 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (C$253) | C$141 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.39) | C$2.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$69) | C$34 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 712 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,890
(€2,618)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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