Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 25.5% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 36.5% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 74.6% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 31.9% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 30.7% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 103.2% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 11.00 € | +22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 € | 3.70 € | +10.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 2.66 € | +35.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 2.49 € | +398.4 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.89 € | 5.46 € | -7.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 2.24 € | +103.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.21 € | +7.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 € | 3.78 € | -12.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.88 € | 7.40 € | +25.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.70 € | 4.99 € | +6.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.86 € | 7.96 € | +35.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.11 € | +38.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.83 € | +1.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 1.17 € | +111.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.15 € | +27.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.80 € | +50.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.79 € | +45.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.96 € | 1.63 € | +71.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 1.12 € | +28.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 2.25 € | +43.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 € | 3.62 € | +61.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 8.70 € | +89.1 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.50 € | +108.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.46 € | +115.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.07 € | 6.60 € | -6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 € | 28,500.00 € | +12.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,755.92 € | 27,800.00 € | +12.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 200.78 € | 224.98 € | +12.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.83 € | 23.62 € | -4.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.17 € | 52.86 € | +75.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.18 € | 32.67 € | -24.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.37 € | 23.39 € | +4.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 13.00 € | +44.4 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 445.98 € | 908.75 € | +103.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,544.83 € | 21,266.67 € | +122.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.09 € | 95.77 € | +16.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.42 € | 41.67 € | +24.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.80 € | 111.50 € | +28.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.31 € | 133.33 € | +25.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 592.73 € | 1,068.75 € | +80.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 498.49 € | 897.17 € | +80.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,112.71 € | 1,913.64 € | +72.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 943.65 € | 1,616.54 € | +71.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 287.13 € | 386.71 € | +34.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 264.21 € | 332.46 € | +25.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 993.21 € | 2,755.13 € | +177.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.55 | 3.38 | -25.6 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Peristeri | 3.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aspropyrgos | 10.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corinth | 50.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patras | 130.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 152.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Agrinio | 171.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 174.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 220.12 miles |
Cities near Brussels: | Cost of Living in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw | 8.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mechelen | 19.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Antwerp | 29.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gent | 36.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Charleroi | 37.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mons | 40.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kortrijk | 57.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brugge | 60.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roeselare | 61.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ostend | 70.78 miles |