Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 36% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Brussels | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (323 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (185 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (91 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (23 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (73 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (47 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (117 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (42 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (31 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (39 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (137 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (49 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (39 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 69% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Brussels | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (30,851 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (24,647 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (4,804 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (17,757 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (14,641 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (1,963 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (836 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (7,360 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (2,101 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (160 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (175 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (1,559 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (679 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (1,745 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (2,134 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 45% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (522,776 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (29 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (825 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (371 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (133 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (105 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (623 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (80 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (78 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (73 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (31 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (44 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (462 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 453% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Brussels | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (773 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (433 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (978 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (1,422 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 190% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (168 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (61 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (84 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (7,177 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (3.58 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 152% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (497 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (135 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 210 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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