Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brussels | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (£18) | £13 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £6 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (£4.98) | £3.87 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (£1.18) | £1.20 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.03 (£3.39) | £3.27 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (£2.60) | £1.99 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.43) | £5.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (£1.93) | £2.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (£1.56) | £1.03 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (£1.82) | £2.83 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (£2.57) | £1.79 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (£1.66) | £1.34 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brussels | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,359 (£1,144) | £953 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (£1,145) | £1,073 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (£243) | £297 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (£821) | £702 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (£544) | £544 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (£101) | £125 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (£43) | £25 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (£355) | £418 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (£107) | £129 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (£88) | £69 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (£34) | £37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£77) | £99 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (£102) | £52 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (£23,675) | £17,412 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (£1.48) | £1.52 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (£45) | £67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£18) | £18 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.31 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.27) | £5.75 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (£27) | £94 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (£4.01) | £2.46 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (£3.91) | £1.57 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (£3.66) | £4.18 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (£1.54) | £2.17 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (£2.23) | £1.68 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (£24) | £13 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brussels | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£38) | £61 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£19) | £13 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (£53) | £83 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (£72) | £72 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (£3.04) | £3.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (£3.95) | £4.42 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (£360) | £502 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.18) | £0.09 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£40) | £50 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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