Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Brussels | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,620 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (7,219 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (3,551 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (917 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (2,871 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (1,820 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,589 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (1,645 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (1,229 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (1,542 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 147% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,344 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (1,901 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (1,519 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (1,205,526 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (963,078 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (187,709 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (693,861 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (572,085 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (76,711 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (32,673 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (287,576 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (82,080 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (6,268 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (6,834 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (60,906 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (26,550 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (68,186 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (83,395 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (20,427,639 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (1,151 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (32,218 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (14,505 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,178 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (4,111 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (24,334 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (3,129 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (3,049 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (2,850 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (1,201 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (1,735 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (18,052 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Brussels | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,207 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (16,906 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (38,211 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (55,565 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (6,567 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (2,371 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (3,281 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (280,431 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (140 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (19,426 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,290 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 429% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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