Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 169% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 169% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Brussels | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (53,111 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 494% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (30,379 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 213% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (14,945 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (3,859 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (12,083 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (7,661 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 269% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (19,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (6,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (5,172 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 184% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (6,487 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (22,489 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (8,001 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 184% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (6,391 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 463% | |
Housing | + 95% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 95% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (5,073,240 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (4,052,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (789,938 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (2,919,988 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (2,407,516 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (322,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (137,500 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (1,210,210 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (345,421 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (26,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (28,761 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (256,313 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (111,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (286,947 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (350,953 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (85,966,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (4,844 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (135,583 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (60,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (21,791 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (17,301 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (102,404 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (13,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (12,833 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (11,995 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (5,053 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (7,301 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (75,970 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1369% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Brussels | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (127,121 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 290% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (71,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (160,805 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (233,835 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 245% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (27,636 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 110% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (9,978 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (13,809 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (1,180,145 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (589 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (81,749 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (22,263 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 324% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 204 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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