- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 53 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 26 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.06 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 5.12 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 93 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.35 | + 48% | |
| 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 | €1,107 (Dirham 4,736) | Dirham 8,214 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (Dirham 3,749) | Dirham 6,300 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Dirham 628) | Dirham 742 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €811 (Dirham 3,472) | Dirham 6,413 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €597 (Dirham 2,554) | Dirham 4,292 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 490 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 307 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (Dirham 1,927) | Dirham 1,532 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Dirham 517) | Dirham 392 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 39 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 40 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 283 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 216 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 387 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dirham 481) | Dirham 479 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 4% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,816 (Dirham 97,630) | Dirham 77,664 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 2.12 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 261 | - 19% | |
| 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) | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.73 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 74 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 273 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 16 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 60 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 194 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 77 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 296 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 380 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 65 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 43 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €468 (Dirham 2,001) | Dirham 2,077 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 443 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 20 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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