- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (C$1.84) | C$2.40 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (C$4.20) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.32) | C$2.54 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.64) | C$3.55 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (C$3.82) | C$3.02 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.46) | C$2.26 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (C$3.75) | C$2.18 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.55) | C$1.87 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (C$2,102) | C$1,186 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (C$1,828) | C$982 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (C$261) | C$104 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (C$1,107) | C$919 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (C$960) | C$695 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (C$130) | C$64 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (C$665) | C$393 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$185) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$130) | C$61 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$129) | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$200) | C$87 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,609) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.00) | C$1.19 | + 68% | |
| 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 | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (C$5.43) | C$3.82 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (C$3.03) | C$3.16 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (C$3.79) | C$2.53 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$35) | C$19 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$59) | C$45 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$93) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$96) | C$89 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (C$3.85) | C$5.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.18) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (C$252) | C$141 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$69) | C$34 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 786 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,497
(€3,038)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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