Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 99% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 116% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (RM92) | RM21 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RM50) | RM15 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (RM26) | RM10 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (RM7) | RM6 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (RM18) | RM7 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (RM14) | RM4.81 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RM30) | RM18 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (RM11) | RM13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (RM9) | RM4.21 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (RM10) | RM11 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM38) | RM81 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (RM14) | RM4.73 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (RM9) | RM3.10 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 160% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,792 (RM8,328) | RM2,798 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (RM6,323) | RM1,774 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (RM1,339) | RM311 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (RM4,534) | RM1,597 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (RM3,004) | RM912 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (RM560) | RM575 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (RM237) | RM112 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (RM1,963) | RM1,579 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (RM590) | RM480 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (RM44) | RM20 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM51) | RM26 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 39% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (RM431) | RM217 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (RM188) | RM171 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (RM458) | RM320 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (RM571) | RM384 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 77% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (RM130,707) | RM143,076 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (RM8) | RM2.11 | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (RM238) | RM128 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (RM100) | RM16 | + 532% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RM37) | RM16 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (RM29) | RM27 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (RM172) | RM68 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (RM22) | RM22 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (RM22) | RM11 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (RM20) | RM14 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (RM9) | RM8 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (RM12) | RM8 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (RM132) | RM30 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 66% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (RM212) | RM125 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM113) | RM53 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (RM295) | RM175 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (RM394) | RM210 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RM47) | RM62 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (RM17) | RM14 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (RM22) | RM18 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (RM1,986) | RM2,126 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (RM0.99) | RM0.27 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (RM152) | RM122 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (RM46) | RM17 | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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