Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (85 zł) | 62 zł | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (46 zł) | 40 zł | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (24 zł) | 25 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (5.99 zł) | 5.79 zł | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (28 zł) | 30 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (10 zł) | 5.33 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (8 zł) | 3.87 zł | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (9 zł) | 5.63 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (35 zł) | 69 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (8 zł) | 4.66 zł | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 27% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,792 (7,664 zł) | 11,369 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (5,819 zł) | 8,113 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (1,233 zł) | 1,929 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (4,172 zł) | 5,801 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (2,764 zł) | 4,839 zł | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (516 zł) | 1,213 zł | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (218 zł) | 101 zł | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (1,806 zł) | 2,243 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (543 zł) | 851 zł | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 59 zł | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (47 zł) | 67 zł | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (397 zł) | 439 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (173 zł) | 235 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (422 zł) | 457 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (526 zł) | 768 zł | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,121 (120,291 zł) | 179,034 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (219 zł) | 198 zł | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (92 zł) | 45 zł | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 34% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 40 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (27 zł) | 82 zł | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (159 zł) | 340 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (20 zł) | 25 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (122 zł) | 125 zł | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Brussels | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (195 zł) | 179 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (104 zł) | 81 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (271 zł) | 532 zł | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (362 zł) | 307 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (43 zł) | 48 zł | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,828 zł) | 2,760 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.91 zł) | 1.06 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (139 zł) | 262 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (42 zł) | 30 zł | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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