Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $18 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 ($5.59) | $4.51 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 ($1.36) | $1.17 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 ($4.71) | $3.72 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 ($3.18) | $4.47 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 ($5.55) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($2.27) | $3.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.01 ($2.14) | $1.68 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 ($2.29) | $3.75 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 ($2.88) | $2.17 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 ($1.40) | $2.00 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,546 ($1,652) | $1,753 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 ($1,213) | $1,235 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 ($282) | $204 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 ($1,074) | $1,288 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 ($807) | $961 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 ($123) | $135 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($34) | $63 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 ($465) | $305 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 ($143) | $89 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($11) | $24 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($87) | $50 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($43) | $46 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($105) | $74 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 ($106) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,920 ($29,837) | $22,316 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 ($1.96) | $0.81 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($51) | $83 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($22) | $24 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 ($5.30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 ($4.72) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 ($4.54) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.79) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 ($2.44) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 ($29) | $21 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Brussels | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 ($52) | $46 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($25) | $22 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($62) | $183 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 ($76) | $80 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 ($3.66) | $5.01 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 ($4.77) | $5.10 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 ($457) | $428 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($53) | $37 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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