Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 78% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,324 MT) | 756 MT | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (758 MT) | 348 MT | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (373 MT) | 435 MT | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (96 MT) | 92 MT | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (301 MT) | 117 MT | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (191 MT) | 78 MT | + 144% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (482 MT) | 317 MT | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (173 MT) | 136 MT | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (129 MT) | 55 MT | + 134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (162 MT) | 69 MT | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (561 MT) | 585 MT | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (200 MT) | 82 MT | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (159 MT) | 24 MT | + 575% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (126,509 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (101,066 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (19,698 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 563% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (72,814 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (60,035 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (8,050 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 519% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (3,429 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (30,178 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (8,614 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (658 MT) | 269 MT | + 145% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (717 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 40% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (6,392 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (2,786 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (7,155 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (8,752 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 106% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (2,143,689 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 209% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (121 MT) | 79 MT | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (3,381 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 122% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (1,521 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (543 MT) | 269 MT | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (431 MT) | 568 MT | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (2,554 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (328 MT) | 313 MT | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (320 MT) | 173 MT | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (299 MT) | 252 MT | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (126 MT) | 119 MT | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (182 MT) | 119 MT | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (1,894 MT) | 551 MT | + 244% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (3,170 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (1,774 MT) | 730 MT | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (4,010 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 186% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (5,831 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (689 MT) | 325 MT | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (249 MT) | 197 MT | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (344 MT) | 75 MT | + 359% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (29,429 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (15 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 250% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (2,039 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (555 MT) | 127 MT | + 337% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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