Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 33% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 49% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Brussels | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (82 zł) | 46 zł | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (47 zł) | 34 zł | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (5.99 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (11 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (8 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (10 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (35 zł) | 43 zł | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 118% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (7,873 zł) | 6,551 zł | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (6,290 zł) | 4,407 zł | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (1,226 zł) | 1,089 zł | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (4,531 zł) | 3,445 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (3,736 zł) | 2,890 zł | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (501 zł) | 583 zł | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (213 zł) | 47 zł | + 358% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (1,878 zł) | 1,884 zł | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (536 zł) | 415 zł | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 59 zł | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 96 zł | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (398 zł) | 322 zł | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (173 zł) | 167 zł | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (445 zł) | 327 zł | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (545 zł) | 390 zł | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (133,409 zł) | 105,262 zł | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (210 zł) | 167 zł | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (95 zł) | 40 zł | + 138% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (27 zł) | 31 zł | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (159 zł) | 237 zł | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (118 zł) | 76 zł | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 50% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Brussels | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (197 zł) | 104 zł | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (110 zł) | 57 zł | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (250 zł) | 261 zł | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (363 zł) | 168 zł | + 116% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (43 zł) | 33 zł | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,831 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.91 zł) | 0.59 zł | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (127 zł) | 123 zł | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 114% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 541 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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