Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 167% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,489) | ₨524 | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨774) | ₨232 | + 233% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (₨408) | ₨178 | + 129% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (₨85) | ₨53 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.70 (₨329) | ₨74 | + 346% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (₨180) | ₨38 | + 371% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (₨469) | ₨147 | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (₨200) | ₨133 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (₨128) | ₨19 | + 591% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (₨148) | ₨109 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨700) | ₨819 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (₨201) | ₨75 | + 167% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (₨142) | ₨27 | + 426% | |
Housing | + 278% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 278% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (₨111,931) | ₨21,065 | + 431% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,063 (₨94,439) | ₨15,843 | + 496% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (₨11,343) | ₨3,761 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 (₨88,777) | ₨28,261 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €680 (₨60,394) | ₨9,442 | + 540% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (₨9,689) | ₨3,583 | + 170% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨3,309) | ₨967 | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | €428 (₨37,998) | ₨36,957 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (₨15,052) | ₨11,203 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨744) | ₨332 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨953) | ₨148 | + 543% | |
Clothes | + 119% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 119% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨7,336) | ₨2,276 | + 222% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨4,078) | ₨2,500 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨7,198) | ₨3,034 | + 137% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (₨11,755) | ₨2,269 | + 418% | |
Transportation | + 162% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 162% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,003 (₨1,955,511) | ₨734,341 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (₨118) | ₨67 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨4,432) | ₨1,157 | + 283% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (₨1,879) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 137% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 137% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨742) | ₨174 | + 327% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨621) | ₨500 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨2,598) | ₨500 | + 420% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (₨483) | ₨250 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨328) | ₨152 | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (₨322) | ₨189 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (₨149) | ₨106 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (₨213) | ₨73 | + 194% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨2,043) | ₨190 | + 974% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 127% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨3,782) | ₨1,199 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨1,953) | ₨451 | + 333% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (₨5,973) | ₨1,423 | + 320% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨5,987) | ₨1,473 | + 306% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨864) | ₨525 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (₨332) | ₨164 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (₨377) | ₨177 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (₨37,976) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨19) | ₨2.83 | + 580% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (₨2,562) | ₨2,533 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨616) | ₨187 | + 230% | |
TOTAL | + 178% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 178% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨172,195 (€1,938) in Brussels to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨62,000 in Ghaziabad.
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