Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 | €15 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 | €5.65 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 | €1.25 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 | €4.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 | €3.23 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 | €2.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 | €1.97 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 | €1.07 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.15 | €1.83 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.35 | €1.89 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,723 | €1,741 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,402 | €1,361 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 | €194 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 | €1,392 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €834 | €992 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 | €108 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 | €23 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 | €391 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 | €109 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €5.72 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €18 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €78 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €99 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €146 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 | €24,486 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 | €1.74 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 | €50 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €24 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €8 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 | €55 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 | €3.48 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 | €2.50 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 | €2.96 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.50 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 | €1.68 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 | €28 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Brussels | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €41 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €24 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 | €168 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 | €62 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €11 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 | €4.05 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 | €4.02 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €470 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.09 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €72 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €7 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 218 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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