Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 83% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 122% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (85 zł) | 27 zł | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (5.15 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (10 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (6 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (10 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (12 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (5.90 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 143% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 (6,952 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (5,104 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (1,188 zł) | 602 zł | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (4,518 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (3,398 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (516 zł) | 235 zł | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (143 zł) | 50 zł | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (1,959 zł) | 1,655 zł | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (601 zł) | 303 zł | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (38 zł) | 23 zł | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (368 zł) | 278 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (180 zł) | 192 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (441 zł) | 281 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (446 zł) | 260 zł | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 93% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 (125,554 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (215 zł) | 100 zł | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (35 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (28 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (142 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (22 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (19 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (8 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (10 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (121 zł) | 30 zł | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (220 zł) | 71 zł | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (103 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (262 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (321 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (43 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (15 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (20 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,922 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.96 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (224 zł) | 113 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 135% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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