Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Brussels | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (HK$137) | HK$92 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$75) | HK$44 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (HK$43) | HK$45 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.51 (HK$38) | HK$36 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (HK$23) | HK$23 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (HK$48) | HK$112 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (HK$17) | HK$31 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (HK$15) | HK$14 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$66) | HK$159 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (HK$25) | HK$18 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Brussels | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 (HK$12,263) | HK$47,511 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,064 (HK$9,044) | HK$35,360 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (HK$1,274) | HK$1,257 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (HK$7,628) | HK$28,175 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (HK$5,916) | HK$19,056 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (HK$858) | HK$878 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (HK$306) | HK$250 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (HK$3,520) | HK$5,601 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (HK$1,056) | HK$2,020 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (HK$72) | HK$85 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$91) | HK$90 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (HK$748) | HK$724 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (HK$360) | HK$355 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (HK$719) | HK$626 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (HK$1,109) | HK$1,369 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,299 (HK$231,971) | HK$230,831 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (HK$426) | HK$529 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (HK$177) | HK$94 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$57 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (HK$51) | HK$115 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (HK$293) | HK$381 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (HK$45) | HK$67 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (HK$31) | HK$44 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (HK$32) | HK$51 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (HK$14) | HK$13 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (HK$19) | HK$22 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (HK$232) | HK$352 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Brussels | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (HK$413) | HK$349 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$178) | HK$207 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (HK$571) | HK$1,647 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (HK$543) | HK$1,029 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (HK$83) | HK$131 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (HK$28) | HK$47 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (HK$39) | HK$65 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (HK$3,631) | HK$4,100 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (HK$1.81) | HK$1.02 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (HK$342) | HK$924 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (HK$61) | HK$62 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 453 prices entered by 106 different people.
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