Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 45% 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 | €22 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 45 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 34 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 17 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.03 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 6 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 59 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.13 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,359 (Dirham 5,690) | Dirham 14,724 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (Dirham 5,697) | Dirham 9,417 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (Dirham 1,207) | Dirham 829 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (Dirham 4,085) | Dirham 8,201 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (Dirham 2,706) | Dirham 5,341 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (Dirham 505) | Dirham 622 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 336 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (Dirham 1,768) | Dirham 770 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Dirham 531) | Dirham 296 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 41 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 31 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 251 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 220 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 399 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (Dirham 508) | Dirham 408 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (Dirham 117,762) | Dirham 92,536 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 303 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 37 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 9% 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 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 284 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 40 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Brussels | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 147 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 98 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 283 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 275 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 75 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 45 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (Dirham 1,789) | Dirham 1,999 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dirham 0.89) | Dirham 0.56 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 318 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 22 | + 109% | |
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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 721 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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