Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brussels | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (C$1.62) | C$1.98 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (C$5.55) | C$4.18 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (C$4.11) | C$3.17 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.11) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (C$1.93) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.86 (C$2.52) | C$3.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (C$3.38) | C$2.48 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.34) | C$1.93 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brussels | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (C$2,003) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,216 (C$1,648) | C$1,241 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$166) | C$124 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €877 (C$1,190) | C$1,120 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €720 (C$977) | C$805 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (C$133) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (C$66) | C$54 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €476 (C$646) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (C$218) | C$97 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$115) | C$60 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (C$69) | C$39 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,227 (C$34,212) | C$22,942 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.04) | C$1.40 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$68) | C$67 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (C$48) | C$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (C$5.01) | C$3.85 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (C$5.16) | C$4.33 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.31) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$33) | C$20 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brussels | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$66) | C$51 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$32) | C$27 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (C$91) | C$135 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (C$96) | C$96 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (C$4.14) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (C$5.31) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (C$579) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$55) | C$37 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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