Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 161% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,482 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (771 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (406 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (84 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.70 (328 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (180 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (467 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (199 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (128 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (148 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (697 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (200 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (142 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 460% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 194% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (111,459 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,063 (94,041 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (11,295 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 (88,402 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (59,717 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (9,648 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (3,295 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (37,837 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (14,988 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (741 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (949 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 123% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (7,305 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (4,060 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (7,168 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (11,705 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 255% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 82% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,003 (1,947,255 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (117 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (4,413 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (1,871 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 495% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (739 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 784% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (618 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (2,587 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (481 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (327 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (321 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (148 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (212 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (2,034 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 906% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 84% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (3,766 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (1,945 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (5,948 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (5,962 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (860 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (331 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (375 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (37,816 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (19 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 610% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (2,551 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (613 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 123% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 234,440 Ngultrum (€2,649) in Brussels to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 105,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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