Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 ($25) | $20 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 ($1.55) | $0.88 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 ($4.30) | $3.45 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 ($3.10) | $5.72 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 ($2.82) | $3.49 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 ($2.19) | $1.25 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.28 ($2.51) | $3.27 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 ($3.53) | $1.78 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 ($2.44) | $1.90 | + 29% | |
| 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 | €1,764 ($1,935) | $1,817 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,363 ($1,496) | $1,410 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 ($316) | $138 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 ($1,076) | $1,056 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 ($709) | $774 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 ($132) | $142 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 ($56) | $53 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 ($463) | $377 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 ($139) | $124 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $18 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($102) | $55 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($44) | $61 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($108) | $82 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 ($135) | $136 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 67% 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 | €31,127 ($34,153) | $26,589 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 ($1.93) | $0.87 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 ($57) | $31 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 32% 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 ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 ($41) | $139 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 ($5.23) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 ($5.10) | $3.40 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 ($4.77) | $4.26 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 ($2.01) | $4.85 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 ($2.90) | $1.56 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($31) | $20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($50) | $52 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($27) | $30 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 ($70) | $142 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 ($93) | $75 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 ($3.96) | $5.86 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 ($5.15) | $4.95 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 ($469) | $669 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.23) | $0.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($36) | $42 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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