Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 27% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 52 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 34 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 7 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.02 | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 31 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.98 | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 80 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.32 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.99 | + 86% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,671 (Dirham 6,689) | Dirham 9,431 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,445 (Dirham 5,785) | Dirham 5,945 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (Dirham 1,009) | Dirham 797 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (Dirham 4,130) | Dirham 6,217 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (Dirham 3,431) | Dirham 4,162 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (Dirham 585) | Dirham 568 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 283 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €539 (Dirham 2,159) | Dirham 837 | + 158% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Dirham 488) | Dirham 338 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 47 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 35 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 8% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 238 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 208 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 350 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Dirham 520) | Dirham 366 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 4% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (Dirham 124,598) | Dirham 117,172 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.92 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 227 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 13 | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 285 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 17 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 38 | + 156% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 194 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 92 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 396 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 378 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 76 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 36 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Dirham 2,244) | Dirham 1,944 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 0.78 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 274 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 18 | + 86% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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