Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 45 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 29 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 7 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.63 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 81 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 4.70 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (Dirham 5,022) | Dirham 7,687 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €927 (Dirham 4,115) | Dirham 5,728 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (Dirham 615) | Dirham 686 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €901 (Dirham 3,999) | Dirham 4,844 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €653 (Dirham 2,899) | Dirham 3,415 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 365 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 277 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Dirham 1,680) | Dirham 950 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 375 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 37 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 33 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 10% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 225 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 207 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 338 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 345 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 63% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,774 (Dirham 109,967) | Dirham 85,543 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 2.06 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 127 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 18 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 50 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 260 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 75 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 189 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 84 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 595 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 263 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 74 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (Dirham 2,112) | Dirham 2,008 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 0.64 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 297 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 20 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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