Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (kr 211) | kr 208 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (kr 112) | kr 123 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (kr 59) | kr 76 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (kr 13) | kr 20 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (kr 46) | kr 42 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (kr 33) | kr 39 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (kr 58) | kr 70 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (kr 24) | kr 40 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr 97) | kr 181 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (kr 30) | kr 43 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (kr 15) | kr 25 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 (kr 17,326) | kr 15,618 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (kr 12,720) | kr 12,088 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (kr 2,517) | kr 3,811 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (kr 11,260) | kr 10,608 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (kr 8,468) | kr 9,123 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (kr 1,285) | kr 946 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (kr 358) | kr 381 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (kr 4,882) | kr 3,693 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (kr 1,499) | kr 1,243 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 95) | kr 93 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr 122) | kr 312 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 51% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (kr 918) | kr 967 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (kr 421) | kr 1,223 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (kr 1,100) | kr 1,453 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (kr 1,112) | kr 1,661 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 27% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 (kr 312,912) | kr 404,135 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (kr 21) | kr 21 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (kr 553) | kr 794 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr 234) | kr 408 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr 88) | kr 59 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr 70) | kr 109 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (kr 354) | kr 529 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (kr 56) | kr 50 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (kr 50) | kr 46 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (kr 48) | kr 42 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (kr 19) | kr 20 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (kr 26) | kr 22 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (kr 301) | kr 416 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Brussels | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (kr 547) | kr 665 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr 258) | kr 267 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (kr 653) | kr 1,040 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (kr 801) | kr 1,248 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr 106) | kr 150 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (kr 38) | kr 54 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (kr 50) | kr 105 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (kr 4,789) | kr 4,214 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (kr 2.39) | kr 1.22 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (kr 450) | kr 550 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr 84) | kr 145 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 323 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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