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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 4% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 60 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 28 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 17 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (Dirham 4.70) | Dirham 6 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 25 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.41 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 87 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 4.22 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,191 (Dirham 4,833) | Dirham 7,671 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €920 (Dirham 3,735) | Dirham 5,715 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Dirham 591) | Dirham 731 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €868 (Dirham 3,525) | Dirham 5,626 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €630 (Dirham 2,555) | Dirham 3,494 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 494 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 305 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (Dirham 1,631) | Dirham 1,379 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (Dirham 567) | Dirham 492 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 38 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 34 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 269 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 190 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 412 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (Dirham 593) | Dirham 374 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,310 (Dirham 90,566) | Dirham 88,655 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 2.23 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 240 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 76 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 270 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.51 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 56 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 183 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 84 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 335 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 317 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 65 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €427 (Dirham 1,732) | Dirham 1,671 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dirham 0.96) | Dirham 0.71 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 355 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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