- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,210) | руб 367 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 638) | руб 295 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (руб 412) | руб 133 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (руб 81) | руб 64 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (руб 313) | руб 84 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (руб 157) | руб 158 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 503) | руб 331 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (руб 192) | руб 95 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (руб 109) | руб 36 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (руб 115) | руб 66 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (руб 688) | руб 540 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (руб 180) | руб 92 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (руб 119) | руб 32 | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,112 (руб 86,993) | руб 77,852 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €852 (руб 66,688) | руб 41,125 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (руб 10,967) | руб 6,178 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (руб 61,778) | руб 37,608 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €584 (руб 45,699) | руб 25,295 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (руб 7,651) | руб 4,210 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (руб 2,674) | руб 478 | + 459% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (руб 34,301) | руб 26,460 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (руб 7,733) | руб 5,637 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 534) | руб 430 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 763) | руб 492 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (руб 7,425) | руб 5,009 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 2,889) | руб 2,969 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (руб 7,214) | руб 5,659 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (руб 8,632) | руб 7,515 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,349 (руб 1,670,429) | руб 1,070,660 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (руб 109) | руб 41 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (руб 3,843) | руб 1,759 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 717) | руб 312 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 544) | руб 523 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (руб 2,006) | руб 1,497 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.95 (руб 309) | руб 232 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (руб 272) | руб 161 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (руб 226) | руб 221 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (руб 115) | руб 69 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (руб 221) | руб 100 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (руб 1,709) | руб 600 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (руб 3,371) | руб 1,572 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (руб 1,668) | руб 669 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (руб 3,517) | руб 5,377 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (руб 4,846) | руб 3,447 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 714) | руб 385 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (руб 249) | руб 181 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (руб 291) | руб 231 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €442 (руб 34,559) | руб 31,989 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (руб 14) | руб 3.76 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (руб 2,359) | руб 3,101 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (руб 500) | руб 134 | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 76% more expensive than in Russia
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