- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- United Kingdom
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- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 44% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £5.56 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.33 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (£5.14) | £3.39 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (£1.04) | £0.73 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (£2.50) | £2.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (£1.97) | £1.31 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £3.00 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (£1.56) | £1.80 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.58 (£2.27) | £1.14 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (£1.46) | £0.99 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (£2.20) | £2.20 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (£1.51) | £0.95 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (£1,248) | £1,238 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,235 (£1,086) | £1,048 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (£155) | £272 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €748 (£657) | £600 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €648 (£570) | £450 | + 27% | |
| 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 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €433 (£381) | £359 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (£107) | £85 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6.00 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£77) | £71 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £28 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£77) | £46 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (£119) | £72 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (£17,582) | £19,773 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (£1.19) | £1.32 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£43) | £35 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 45% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (£29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.50 (£4.83) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (£3.55) | £1.02 | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.87) | £1.60 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (£1.70) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (£2.35) | £1.25 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £10 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (£43) | £26 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £12 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£60) | £33 | + 81% | |
| 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 | €10 (£8) | £6 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (£2.29) | £3.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (£3.08) | £3.87 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (£150) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (£4.84) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 707 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,248
(€4,833)
in Brussels
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberystwyth.
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