Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 9.3% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 16.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 29.2% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 0.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 18.7% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 12.1% higher than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 18.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 11.00 € | -8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.18 € | 3.63 € | -13.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.45 € | 2.54 € | -26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 2.43 € | -12.3 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.34 € | 5.41 € | +1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 2.24 € | +35.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.21 € | +12.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.45 € | 3.78 € | -15.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.77 € | 6.99 € | -28.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.51 € | 4.99 € | -23.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 7.88 € | -20.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.41 € | 1.13 € | -19.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.82 € | -18.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 1.20 € | -21.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.76 € | 1.19 € | -32.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.80 € | -20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.77 € | -28.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 1.65 € | +2.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 1.10 € | +19.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 € | 2.34 € | +0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 € | 3.29 € | -5.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 8.50 € | -29.2 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 2.50 € | +16.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 49.00 € | -42.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.38 € | 5.00 € | -21.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 3.46 € | +11.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 30.00 € | -34.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.18 € | 6.60 € | -8.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,332.22 € | 27,800.00 € | -8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.42 € | 219.77 € | +2.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.47 € | 23.62 € | +52.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.54 € | 52.55 € | +77.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.28 € | 32.08 € | -16.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.74 € | 23.39 € | +39.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 13.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 809.50 € | 908.75 € | +12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 21,266.67 € | +39.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.86 € | 95.77 € | -1.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.98 € | 45.56 € | +11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 101.81 € | 107.92 € | +6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.21 € | 133.00 € | -6.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,346.58 € | 1,071.15 € | -20.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 991.03 € | 897.17 € | -9.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,097.41 € | 1,891.67 € | -38.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,260.19 € | 1,591.54 € | -29.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,090.67 € | 369.29 € | -66.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 807.67 € | 325.74 € | -59.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,886.57 € | 2,718.48 € | -5.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.79 | 3.38 | -10.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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