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Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £4.63 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £4.93 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (£5.12) | £3.67 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (£0.88) | £0.81 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (£2.49) | £2.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (£1.96) | £1.31 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.00 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (£1.56) | £2.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (£2.26) | £1.14 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (£1.45) | £1.25 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (£2.05) | £2.25 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (£1.51) | £1.00 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (£1,244) | £793 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (£1,082) | £1,510 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (£154) | £159 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (£655) | £1,458 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (£568) | £397 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (£77) | £250 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (£34) | £23 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (£359) | £320 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (£112) | £85 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6.00 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£77) | £71 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £28 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£76) | £46 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (£118) | £72 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (£17,517) | £19,356 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (£1.18) | £1.24 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£43) | £32 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 0% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £50 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (£4.56) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.28) | £1.02 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (£2.51) | £1.60 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (£1.72) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (£2.34) | £1.25 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (£19) | £10 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £12 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (£55) | £33 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£57) | £56 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (£2.28) | £3.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (£3.07) | £3.87 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €565 (£495) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (£0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (£41) | £42 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (£4.82) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 970 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,585
(€2,951)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,400
in Aberystwyth.
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