Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 33% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Brussels | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (501 Kč) | 245 Kč | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (274 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (140 Kč) | 112 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (35 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (101 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (76 Kč) | 66 Kč | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (163 Kč) | 175 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (58 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (47 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (55 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (206 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (77 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (50 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 19% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Brussels | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,792 (45,269 Kč) | 36,071 Kč | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (34,371 Kč) | 28,809 Kč | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (7,281 Kč) | 5,429 Kč | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (24,645 Kč) | 24,729 Kč | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (16,328 Kč) | 18,677 Kč | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (3,045 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (1,289 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (10,669 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (3,206 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (241 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (277 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 4% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (2,345 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (1,022 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (2,492 Kč) | 2,325 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (3,106 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (710,530 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (44 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (1,293 Kč) | 510 Kč | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (542 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (199 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (158 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (937 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (120 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (117 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (110 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (46 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (67 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (718 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Brussels | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,153 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (613 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (1,603 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (2,139 Kč) | 1,228 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (253 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (91 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (119 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (10,797 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (5.39 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (824 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (248 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 338 prices entered by 87 different people.
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