Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 0.7% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 2.2% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 10.3% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 2.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 2.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 2.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| 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) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 3.63 € | -18.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 2.54 € | -4.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 2.43 € | +33.9 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.43 € | 5.41 € | +22.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 2.24 € | -13.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.21 € | +3.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 3.78 € | +28.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.52 € | 6.99 € | +98.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.28 € | 4.99 € | -5.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 7.88 € | -17.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.13 € | +10.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.82 € | +3.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.20 € | +23.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.19 € | -32.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.80 € | +45.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.77 € | -6.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.65 € | -14.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.10 € | -38.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 8.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.34 € | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 € | 3.29 € | +2.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 8.50 € | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 49.00 € | -26.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.60 € | 5.00 € | -24.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.46 € | +79.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 30.00 € | -46.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 € | 6.60 € | -8.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,245.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -11.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 27,800.00 € | -18.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 110.73 € | 219.77 € | +98.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.31 € | 23.62 € | -2.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.37 € | 52.55 € | +171.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.69 € | 32.08 € | -23.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.06 € | 23.39 € | -13.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 13.00 € | -23.5 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 308.71 € | 908.75 € | +194.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 21,266.67 € | +154.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.48 € | 95.77 € | +10.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.41 € | 45.56 € | +49.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.04 € | 107.92 € | +47.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.17 € | 133.00 € | +39.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,013.59 € | 1,071.15 € | +5.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 810.88 € | 897.17 € | +10.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,794.63 € | 1,891.67 € | +5.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,323.85 € | 1,591.54 € | +20.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 704.79 € | 369.29 € | -47.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 407.19 € | 325.74 € | -20.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,728.81 € | 2,718.48 € | -0.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.86 | 3.38 | -12.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 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 |