Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 12% 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 | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 50 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 29 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.51 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.27 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 4.04 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 58 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 4.02 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 37% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 (Dirham 5,739) | Dirham 9,334 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,064 (Dirham 4,232) | Dirham 6,323 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Dirham 596) | Dirham 730 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (Dirham 3,570) | Dirham 5,583 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (Dirham 2,769) | Dirham 3,165 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 515 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 358 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (Dirham 1,647) | Dirham 1,231 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (Dirham 494) | Dirham 339 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 42 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 45 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 231 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 208 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 343 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Dirham 519) | Dirham 328 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,299 (Dirham 108,556) | Dirham 94,044 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.36 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 295 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 38 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 25 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 41 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 274 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 43 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 185 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 99 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 412 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Dirham 254) | Dirham 293 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 94 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (Dirham 1,699) | Dirham 2,058 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dirham 0.85) | Dirham 0.49 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 331 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 19 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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