Cost of living in Belgium compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 40 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 30 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (Dirham 4.43) | Dirham 6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.26 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.03 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.80 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.47 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (Dirham 5,320) | Dirham 9,626 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (Dirham 4,325) | Dirham 7,145 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (Dirham 1,076) | Dirham 754 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (Dirham 3,436) | Dirham 5,821 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (Dirham 2,772) | Dirham 4,054 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (Dirham 518) | Dirham 546 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 348 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (Dirham 2,354) | Dirham 1,160 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (Dirham 743) | Dirham 336 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 40 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 38 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 191 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 193 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 338 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Dirham 504) | Dirham 342 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 78% 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 | €35,150 (Dirham 138,517) | Dirham 89,737 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.78 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 89 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 23 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 37 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 283 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 16 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 50 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 186 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 92 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 332 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 275 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 76 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 41 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Dirham 2,209) | Dirham 1,989 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 0.69 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 273 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 20 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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