Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Brussels | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (216 kr) | 117 kr | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (124 kr) | 93 kr | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (61 kr) | 55 kr | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (16 kr) | 15 kr | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (49 kr) | 38 kr | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (31 kr) | 34 kr | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (79 kr) | 53 kr | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (28 kr) | 33 kr | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (26 kr) | 19 kr | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (91 kr) | 103 kr | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (33 kr) | 23 kr | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (26 kr) | 14 kr | + 92% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Brussels | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (20,635 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (16,485 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (3,213 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (11,877 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (9,792 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (1,313 kr) | 410 kr | + 220% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (559 kr) | 359 kr | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (4,922 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (1,405 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (107 kr) | 67 kr | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (117 kr) | 166 kr | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (1,043 kr) | 992 kr | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (454 kr) | 419 kr | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (1,167 kr) | 933 kr | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (1,427 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (349,663 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (551 kr) | 606 kr | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (248 kr) | 319 kr | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (89 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (70 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (417 kr) | 260 kr | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (52 kr) | 31 kr | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (49 kr) | 28 kr | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (309 kr) | 295 kr | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Brussels | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (517 kr) | 415 kr | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (289 kr) | 274 kr | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (654 kr) | 819 kr | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (951 kr) | 750 kr | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (112 kr) | 140 kr | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (41 kr) | 42 kr | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (56 kr) | 72 kr | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (4,800 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (2.40 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (333 kr) | 290 kr | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (91 kr) | 67 kr | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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