Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $18 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 ($5.44) | $4.87 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.34) | $0.92 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 ($4.89) | $3.11 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 ($3.02) | $4.23 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 ($2.53) | $3.39 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 ($1.72) | $1.55 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.14 ($2.28) | $2.83 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 ($3.16) | $2.59 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.13) | $1.64 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 ($1,791) | $2,018 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 ($1,532) | $1,676 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €333 ($356) | $140 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €981 ($1,047) | $1,407 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €817 ($872) | $1,028 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($115) | $163 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 ($50) | $53 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 ($468) | $321 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 ($135) | $158 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($90) | $56 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($39) | $34 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($101) | $86 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($125) | $117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,928 ($33,006) | $22,998 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($1.98) | $1.19 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($52) | $35 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($24) | $19 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 47% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($34) | $194 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 ($5.29) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 ($4.72) | $4.74 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 ($4.53) | $5.78 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.79) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 ($2.71) | $1.99 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $17 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 24% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 ($52) | $48 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($62) | $208 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($85) | $92 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 ($3.70) | $5.69 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 ($5.39) | $6 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 ($456) | $469 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.23) | $0.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
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These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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