Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Brussels | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (391 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (224 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (56 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (51 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (48 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (166 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (59 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 201% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (47 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (37,395 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (29,875 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (5,823 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (21,524 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (17,746 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (2,380 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (1,014 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (8,921 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (2,546 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (194 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (212 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (1,889 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (824 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (2,115 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (2,587 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (633,666 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (36 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (999 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (450 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (161 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (128 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (755 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (97 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (95 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (88 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (37 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (54 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (560 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Brussels | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (937 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (524 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (1,185 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (1,724 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (204 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (74 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (102 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (8,699 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (4.34 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (603 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (164 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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