Cost of Living Comparison Between Dublin and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 5.5% lower than in Dublin (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 22.1% lower than in Dublin | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 46.0% lower than in Dublin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 9.2% lower than in Dublin | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 5.9% higher than in Dublin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 7.1% higher than in Dublin | |
Restaurants | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 18.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 80.00 € | -11.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 € | 5.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.50 € | 5.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.97 € | 3.63 € | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 € | 2.54 € | +3.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 2.43 € | +26.6 % |
Markets | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.96 € | 5.41 € | +9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 2.24 € | +47.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.21 € | +57.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.84 € | 3.78 € | -1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 6.99 € | +118.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.30 € | 4.99 € | +16.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.86 € | 7.88 € | +61.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.13 € | -4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.82 € | -12.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.20 € | -2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.19 € | -25.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.80 € | -5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.77 € | +15.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.22 € | 1.65 € | +35.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 1.10 € | -31.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.91 € | 2.34 € | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.26 € | 3.29 € | -22.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 € | 8.50 € | -46.9 % |
Transportation | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 € | 49.00 € | -59.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.46 € | +7.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 30.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.65 € | 6.60 € | -0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -22.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,975.43 € | 27,800.00 € | -15.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 276.06 € | 219.77 € | -20.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.83 € | 22.80 € | -0.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 52.02 € | 53.12 € | +2.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.14 € | 32.08 € | -32.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.21 € | 23.16 € | +9.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 13.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,279.55 € | 908.75 € | -29.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,799.23 € | 21,266.67 € | +117.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.00 € | 95.77 € | +11.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.79 € | 45.56 € | +20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.61 € | 107.92 € | +20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.81 € | 133.00 € | +41.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,045.62 € | 1,071.15 € | -47.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,779.27 € | 897.17 € | -49.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,410.20 € | 1,891.67 € | -44.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,836.50 € | 1,579.20 € | -44.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 648.87 € | 369.29 € | -43.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 485.21 € | 325.74 € | -32.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dublin Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,261.11 € | 2,718.48 € | -16.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.56 | 3.38 | -25.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Dublin: | Cost of Living in Maynooth | 15.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naas | 19.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Drogheda | 31.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Navan | 31.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wicklow | 35.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mullingar | 48.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlow | 51.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundalk | 51.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 62.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Athlone | 76.39 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 |