- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 3% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 57 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Dirham 5.43) | Dirham 5.08 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 112 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 4.51 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,126 (Dirham 4,675) | Dirham 7,938 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €864 (Dirham 3,587) | Dirham 6,079 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Dirham 544) | Dirham 735 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (Dirham 3,285) | Dirham 6,106 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €591 (Dirham 2,456) | Dirham 4,379 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (Dirham 502) | Dirham 527 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 302 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (Dirham 1,783) | Dirham 1,504 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 470 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 39 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 39 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 269 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 213 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 412 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 481) | Dirham 475 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 0% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,094 (Dirham 87,623) | Dirham 78,944 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 2.30 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 251 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 24 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 69 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 284 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 62 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 196 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 79 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 344 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 361 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 67 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 43 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Dirham 1,798) | Dirham 2,057 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 463 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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