- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 54 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 27 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 7 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.80 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 98 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.47 | + 47% | |
| 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 | €1,109 (Dirham 4,797) | Dirham 8,150 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €852 (Dirham 3,686) | Dirham 6,155 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (Dirham 606) | Dirham 754 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (Dirham 3,414) | Dirham 6,342 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €584 (Dirham 2,526) | Dirham 4,333 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (Dirham 423) | Dirham 515 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 305 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (Dirham 1,896) | Dirham 1,408 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 421 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 38 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 38 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 255 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 212 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 375 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Dirham 477) | Dirham 426 | + 12% | |
| 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 | €21,349 (Dirham 92,325) | Dirham 78,928 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.24 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 254 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 22 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 68 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 265 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.95 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 56 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 196 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 77 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 295 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 373 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 65 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 43 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €442 (Dirham 1,910) | Dirham 2,135 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 0.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 445 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 21 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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