Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.09 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (C$6.00) | C$4.18 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (C$3.08) | C$3.04 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (C$3.04) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (C$2.56) | C$3.76 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 (C$3.21) | C$3.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (C$3.50) | C$2.48 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (C$2.09) | C$1.93 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,234 (C$1,809) | C$2,136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,042 (C$1,527) | C$1,241 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (C$192) | C$133 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €868 (C$1,273) | C$1,120 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €683 (C$1,001) | C$806 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (C$162) | C$66 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$46) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 (C$666) | C$311 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$163) | C$97 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$131) | C$60 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (C$72) | C$39 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$198) | C$117 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,615 (C$31,687) | C$22,935 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.16) | C$1.39 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$73) | C$67 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.17) | C$3.85 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (C$5.18) | C$4.28 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (C$3.58) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$20 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$64) | C$52 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (C$99) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (C$5.32) | C$5.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (C$5.56) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (C$626) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$42) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 949 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,875 (€4,690) in Brussels to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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