Cost of living in Belgium compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,050) | руб 466 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 566) | руб 308 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (руб 287) | руб 177 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (руб 69) | руб 79 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (руб 230) | руб 115 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (руб 174) | руб 206 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 410) | руб 410 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (руб 149) | руб 115 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (руб 110) | руб 59 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (руб 113) | руб 69 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 541) | руб 631 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (руб 163) | руб 130 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (руб 107) | руб 36 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (руб 86,385) | руб 62,658 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (руб 77,454) | руб 44,642 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (руб 6,752) | руб 8,116 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 (руб 55,457) | руб 36,661 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €689 (руб 45,491) | руб 26,502 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (руб 4,329) | руб 4,494 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (руб 2,944) | руб 525 | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (руб 51,165) | руб 29,351 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (руб 13,969) | руб 8,731 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (руб 930) | руб 490 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 722) | руб 773 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (руб 5,499) | руб 5,378 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (руб 2,825) | руб 3,420 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (руб 5,522) | руб 6,726 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (руб 8,032) | руб 7,140 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,153 (руб 1,661,006) | руб 1,924,830 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (руб 100) | руб 50 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (руб 3,191) | руб 1,664 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 611) | руб 466 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (руб 810) | руб 459 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (руб 2,136) | руб 1,425 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (руб 340) | руб 300 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (руб 242) | руб 210 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (руб 249) | руб 248 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (руб 126) | руб 101 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (руб 144) | руб 123 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (руб 1,478) | руб 662 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belgium | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (руб 3,076) | руб 1,583 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (руб 1,601) | руб 572 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (руб 4,777) | руб 3,947 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (руб 4,113) | руб 4,452 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 695) | руб 394 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (руб 208) | руб 190 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (руб 262) | руб 231 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (руб 27,413) | руб 48,530 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (руб 16) | руб 2.66 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (руб 2,607) | руб 2,624 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 506) | руб 171 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 47% more expensive than in Russia
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