Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 37 different people.
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Brussels | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,606 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 530% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (7,210 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (3,547 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (916 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (2,868 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (1,818 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,584 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (1,643 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (1,228 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (1,540 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,338 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (1,899 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (1,517 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (1,204,107 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (961,945 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (187,488 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (693,044 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (571,411 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (76,621 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (32,635 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (287,237 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (81,984 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (6,260 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (6,826 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (60,835 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (26,518 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (68,105 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (83,297 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (20,403,591 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (1,150 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (32,180 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (14,467 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,172 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (4,106 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (24,305 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (3,125 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (3,046 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (2,847 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (1,199 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (1,733 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (18,031 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,172 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (16,886 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (38,166 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (55,499 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (6,559 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (2,368 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (3,278 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (280,101 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (140 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (19,403 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,284 Franc) | - | - | |
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 197 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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