- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,160) | руб 355 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 610) | руб 285 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (руб 361) | руб 133 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (руб 76) | руб 64 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (руб 306) | руб 82 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (руб 147) | руб 147 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 476) | руб 308 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (руб 171) | руб 94 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (руб 99) | руб 35 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (руб 105) | руб 62 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 633) | руб 521 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (руб 176) | руб 94 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (руб 99) | руб 31 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,123 (руб 84,413) | руб 75,451 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (руб 64,206) | руб 40,756 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (руб 10,134) | руб 6,212 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (руб 58,751) | руб 37,740 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (руб 43,986) | руб 24,941 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (руб 8,389) | руб 3,886 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (руб 2,524) | руб 481 | + 425% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (руб 32,259) | руб 26,710 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (руб 7,429) | руб 5,864 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 518) | руб 395 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 727) | руб 537 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (руб 6,845) | руб 5,258 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (руб 2,740) | руб 3,050 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 6,799) | руб 5,486 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (руб 8,375) | руб 7,257 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 85% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,147 (руб 1,589,106) | руб 1,138,220 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (руб 107) | руб 42 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (руб 3,649) | руб 1,676 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 688) | руб 318 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 522) | руб 504 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (руб 1,960) | руб 1,329 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (руб 271) | руб 230 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (руб 263) | руб 160 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (руб 225) | руб 207 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (руб 103) | руб 69 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (руб 218) | руб 101 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,516) | руб 528 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (руб 3,255) | руб 1,596 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (руб 1,565) | руб 670 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (руб 3,631) | руб 5,573 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (руб 4,527) | руб 3,373 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 712) | руб 371 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (руб 244) | руб 178 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (руб 276) | руб 226 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (руб 32,524) | руб 31,511 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (руб 14) | руб 4.91 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (руб 2,381) | руб 3,130 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 493) | руб 137 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,203 prices entered by 1,157 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 69% more expensive than in Russia
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