Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 10.0% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 16.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 29.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 2.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 18.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 19.6% 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 | 72.50 € | 80.00 € | +10.3 % |
| 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) | 4.27 € | 3.56 € | -16.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 € | 2.45 € | -26.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.76 € | 2.33 € | -15.7 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 5.34 € | -2.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 2.24 € | +44.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.23 € | +18.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.62 € | 3.71 € | -19.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.59 € | 7.10 € | -25.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.42 € | 4.88 € | -23.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 7.83 € | -21.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.13 € | -21.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.82 € | -20.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 1.20 € | -23.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.81 € | 1.19 € | -33.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.80 € | -20.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.77 € | -29.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.58 € | 1.65 € | +4.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 1.14 € | +27.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 € | 2.25 € | -4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 € | 3.29 € | -6.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.25 € | 8.50 € | -30.6 % |
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) | 6.25 € | 5.00 € | -20.0 % |
| 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) | 7.15 € | 6.59 € | -7.9 % |
| 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 | 219.54 € | 218.73 € | -0.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.79 € | 22.68 € | +43.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.89 € | 53.07 € | +77.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.14 € | 30.79 € | -19.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 22.85 € | +35.6 % |
| 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 | 769.50 € | 908.75 € | +18.1 % |
| 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) | 93.20 € | 93.93 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.60 € | 43.50 € | +7.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.08 € | 107.31 € | +7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.86 € | 134.55 € | -5.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,410.62 € | 1,060.62 € | -24.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 963.66 € | 902.50 € | -6.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,049.14 € | 1,819.05 € | -40.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,186.11 € | 1,578.33 € | -27.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,095.13 € | 369.29 € | -66.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 797.41 € | 325.74 € | -59.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,847.00 € | 2,840.41 € | -0.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 3.38 | -10.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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