Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €16 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 | €4.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €1.23 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.70 | €4.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 | €1.54 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 | €4.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 | €1.50 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 | €0.98 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 | €1.30 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 | €2.01 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 | €0.62 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 | €592 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,063 | €430 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 | €121 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 | €424 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €680 | €315 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 | €82 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 | €20 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 | €379 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 | €111 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €6 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €78 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 | €22 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €80 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 | €89 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,003 | €20,726 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 | €1.58 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €30 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €21 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €3.14 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 | €31 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 | €3.64 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 | €4.30 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 | €3.74 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 | €1.84 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 | €2.07 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €9 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €26 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €15 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 | €45 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 | €45 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 | €3.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 | €3.87 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €434 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.66 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 484 prices entered by 81 different people.
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