Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $16 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 ($5.45) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 ($1.33) | $0.95 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.38 ($4.58) | $3.45 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 ($3.07) | $5.72 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 ($2.46) | $3.49 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 ($1.76) | $1.25 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 ($2.29) | $3.27 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 ($3.03) | $1.78 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 ($2.02) | $1.90 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,747 ($1,827) | $1,817 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,458 ($1,525) | $1,410 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €365 ($382) | $138 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,028 ($1,075) | $1,056 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €826 ($864) | $774 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 ($122) | $142 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 ($49) | $53 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 ($458) | $377 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 ($131) | $124 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($88) | $55 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($38) | $61 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($99) | $82 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($123) | $136 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 57% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,928 ($32,354) | $26,589 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($1.93) | $0.85 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($51) | $31 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 36% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 ($39) | $139 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 ($5.19) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 ($4.86) | $3.40 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 ($4.54) | $4.26 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 ($1.76) | $4.85 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 ($2.77) | $1.56 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 ($34) | $20 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 ($54) | $52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($25) | $28 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($61) | $142 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 ($91) | $75 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 ($3.73) | $5.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.32 ($5.57) | $4.95 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 ($447) | $669 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.22) | $0.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($32) | $42 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 365 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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