Cost of Living Comparison Between Bonn and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 4.6% higher than in Bonn (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 10.0% higher than in Bonn | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 26.4% higher than in Bonn | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 12.1% higher than in Bonn | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 8.0% higher than in Bonn | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 2.3% lower than in Bonn | |
Restaurants | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 80.00 € | +6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.75 € | 5.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 € | 3.57 € | +12.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 € | 2.50 € | -1.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.37 € | +11.4 % |
Markets | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.01 € | 5.41 € | +35.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.81 € | 2.24 € | +23.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.21 € | -2.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.47 € | 3.78 € | +9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.37 € | 6.99 € | +30.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.84 € | 4.99 € | -27.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.67 € | 7.88 € | +2.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.13 € | +1.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.82 € | +34.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.20 € | +33.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.19 € | +7.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.80 € | +29.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.77 € | +15.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.92 € | 1.65 € | -13.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 1.11 € | +20.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 2.34 € | +175.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.40 € | 3.29 € | +134.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.50 € | +3.7 % |
Transportation | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 € | 2.50 € | -20.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.06 € | 3.46 € | +13.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.20 € | 30.00 € | -19.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.59 € | 6.61 € | +0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 28,500.00 € | +4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,666.67 € | 27,800.00 € | +22.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 314.69 € | 219.77 € | -30.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.99 € | 22.80 € | +14.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 47.07 € | 53.12 € | +12.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.25 € | 30.96 € | -16.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.00 € | 23.16 € | -7.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 € | 13.00 € | +18.2 % |
Childcare | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ? | 908.75 € | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,000.00 € | 21,266.67 € | +32.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.17 € | 95.77 € | +25.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.25 € | 45.56 € | +41.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.00 € | 107.92 € | +34.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.80 € | 133.00 € | +51.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 850.00 € | 1,071.15 € | +26.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 577.50 € | 897.17 € | +55.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,650.00 € | 1,891.67 € | +14.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,225.00 € | 1,579.20 € | +28.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 510.96 € | 369.29 € | -27.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.16 € | 325.74 € | +0.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bonn Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,530.02 € | 2,718.48 € | +7.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.38 | -14.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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