Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Pamplona, Spain
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €15 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 | €3.37 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 | €0.78 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.73 | €2.17 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 | €1.71 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 | €6 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 | €1.86 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €1.37 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 | €0.82 | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.03 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 | €1.68 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 | €1.19 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,251 | €961 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,029 | €695 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 | €143 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €949 | €676 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 | €503 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €97 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 | €34 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €428 | €472 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 | €92 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €11 | - 0% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €91 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 | €37 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €78 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €93 | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 28% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,003 | €19,869 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 | €1.31 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €31 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €3.92 | + 113% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 | €7 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €55 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 | €4.88 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 | €3.25 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 | €3.93 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 | €1.83 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 | €2.51 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €16 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 | €30 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €15 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 | €80 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 | €52 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €6 | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.67 | €1.90 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 | €4.58 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €462 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.18 | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €53 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.81 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 21% more expensive than in Pamplona (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,620 in Brussels to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Pamplona.
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