Cost of living in Belgium compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 175% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (руб 1,586) | руб 406 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 748) | руб 283 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (руб 400) | руб 144 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (руб 91) | руб 65 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (руб 343) | руб 88 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (руб 222) | руб 130 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (руб 445) | руб 333 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (руб 215) | руб 107 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (руб 153) | руб 34 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (руб 158) | руб 66 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 678) | руб 593 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (руб 209) | руб 110 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (руб 111) | руб 29 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (руб 102,639) | руб 68,217 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €927 (руб 84,096) | руб 38,434 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (руб 12,562) | руб 5,700 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €901 (руб 81,731) | руб 32,389 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €653 (руб 59,247) | руб 23,273 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (руб 9,022) | руб 3,730 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (руб 3,303) | руб 439 | + 652% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (руб 34,325) | руб 24,196 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (руб 12,058) | руб 6,604 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 902) | руб 413 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 932) | руб 811 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (руб 7,343) | руб 4,784 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (руб 3,874) | руб 2,535 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (руб 7,483) | руб 5,645 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (руб 9,443) | руб 6,989 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 124% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,774 (руб 2,247,349) | руб 1,246,400 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (руб 119) | руб 47 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (руб 4,540) | руб 1,609 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 687) | руб 451 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 1,031) | руб 549 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (руб 3,221) | руб 1,290 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (руб 460) | руб 307 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (руб 307) | руб 183 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (руб 351) | руб 213 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (руб 166) | руб 81 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (руб 197) | руб 100 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (руб 2,309) | руб 559 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 88% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (руб 4,282) | руб 1,443 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (руб 1,969) | руб 580 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (руб 7,343) | руб 5,605 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (руб 5,694) | руб 3,345 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 861) | руб 385 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (руб 322) | руб 166 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (руб 377) | руб 220 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (руб 43,158) | руб 35,616 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (руб 20) | руб 7 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (руб 3,612) | руб 3,599 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 685) | руб 160 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 118% more expensive than in Russia
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