Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 60% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 139% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (94,417 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 372% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (54,006 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (26,568 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 232% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (6,860 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (21,481 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (13,619 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (34,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (12,308 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (9,195 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (11,533 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 284% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (39,980 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (14,224 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 493% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (11,362 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 279% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (9,018,936 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 802% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (7,205,103 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 801% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (1,404,310 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (5,190,999 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (4,279,954 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (573,903 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (244,440 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (2,151,446 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (614,070 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (46,891 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 525% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (51,130 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (455,659 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (198,627 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (510,120 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (623,905 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (152,825,822 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (8,611 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (241,032 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (108,520 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (38,738 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (30,757 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (182,048 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (23,406 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (22,814 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (21,324 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8,982 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (12,980 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (135,055 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (225,989 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (126,480 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (285,871 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (415,699 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1088% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (49,129 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (17,738 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 343% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (24,549 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 718% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (2,097,998 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (1,048 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (145,330 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (39,577 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1219% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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