Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 0.6% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 2.4% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 10.7% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 2.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 1.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 1.5% 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) | 4.49 € | 3.56 € | -20.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 € | 2.45 € | -7.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 2.33 € | +26.8 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.32 € | 5.34 € | +23.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.60 € | 2.24 € | -13.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.23 € | +6.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 3.71 € | +27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.54 € | 7.10 € | +100.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.15 € | 4.88 € | -5.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.49 € | 7.83 € | -17.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.13 € | +11.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.82 € | +5.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.20 € | +21.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.19 € | -33.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.80 € | +43.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.77 € | -4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.92 € | 1.65 € | -13.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.75 € | 1.14 € | -34.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.45 € | 8.00 € | -44.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.65 € | 2.25 € | -15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.12 € | 3.29 € | +5.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.30 € | 8.50 € | -17.5 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 € | 2.50 € | -18.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 € | 49.00 € | -26.9 % |
| 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 € | 6.59 € | -8.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -10.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,060.53 € | 27,800.00 € | -18.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 106.27 € | 218.73 € | +105.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.04 € | 22.68 € | -5.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.19 € | 53.07 € | +176.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.52 € | 30.79 € | -25.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.18 € | 22.85 € | -12.7 % |
| 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 | 306.42 € | 908.75 € | +196.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,742.80 € | 21,266.67 € | +143.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.63 € | 93.93 € | +17.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.41 € | 43.50 € | +47.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.66 € | 107.31 € | +49.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.75 € | 134.55 € | +45.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 995.12 € | 1,060.62 € | +6.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 792.97 € | 902.50 € | +13.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,767.50 € | 1,819.05 € | +2.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,284.80 € | 1,578.33 € | +22.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 686.10 € | 369.29 € | -46.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 399.60 € | 325.74 € | -18.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,817.46 € | 2,840.41 € | +0.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 3.38 | -5.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |