Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Brussels | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 50 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 34 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 6 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.91 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 65 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.35 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.40 | + 118% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,723 (Dirham 7,033) | Dirham 11,791 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,402 (Dirham 5,721) | Dirham 7,001 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (Dirham 1,167) | Dirham 973 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (Dirham 4,216) | Dirham 7,764 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €834 (Dirham 3,405) | Dirham 5,003 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (Dirham 477) | Dirham 699 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 256 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (Dirham 1,788) | Dirham 769 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (Dirham 510) | Dirham 342 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 42 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 39 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 202 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 176 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 361 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 502) | Dirham 313 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (Dirham 127,026) | Dirham 94,350 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.97 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 324 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 51 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 24 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 73 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 326 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 23 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 17 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 43 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Brussels | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 174 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 96 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 275 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 318 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 90 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 23 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 43 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (Dirham 1,744) | Dirham 2,003 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dirham 0.87) | Dirham 0.61 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 267 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 20 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 638 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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