Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 92% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 130% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,292 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (711 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (377 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (85 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.02 (323 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (190 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (526 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (184 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (115 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (159 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (707 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 (211 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (112 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 126% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,307 (105,056 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,029 (82,671 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (10,622 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €818 (65,726 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €689 (55,345 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (7,898 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (3,422 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €476 (38,275 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (12,914 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (777 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (909 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 101% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (7,072 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (3,409 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (6,799 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (10,488 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,227 (2,027,725 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (134 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (4,043 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (1,722 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 57% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (671 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (482 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (2,873 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (430 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (297 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (306 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (137 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (184 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (2,193 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 527% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 74% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Brussels | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (3,903 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,880 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (5,402 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (5,713 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (782 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (263 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (315 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (34,346 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (19 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 618% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (3,231 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (513 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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