Cost of Living Comparison Between Munich and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 2.1% higher than in Munich (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 7.0% lower than in Munich | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 24.0% lower than in Munich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 9.3% higher than in Munich | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 6.7% higher than in Munich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 16.9% lower than in Munich | |
Restaurants | Munich 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) | 10.50 € | 11.00 € | +4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.72 € | 3.57 € | -4.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 € | 2.50 € | -20.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.37 € | -11.5 % |
Markets | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.38 € | 5.41 € | +23.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.11 € | 2.24 € | +6.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.21 € | +0.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.16 € | 3.78 € | +19.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.82 € | 6.99 € | +20.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 4.99 € | -12.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 7.88 € | +7.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.13 € | -7.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.82 € | +17.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.20 € | +15.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.19 € | -14.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.80 € | +8.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.77 € | -2.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 € | 1.65 € | -8.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.11 € | +29.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 8.00 € | +33.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 2.34 € | +147.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 € | 3.29 € | +105.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.50 € | +3.7 % |
Transportation | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 € | 2.50 € | -32.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 € | 5.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 3.46 € | -6.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 € | 30.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.91 € | 6.61 € | -4.3 % |
| 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) | 27,625.00 € | 27,800.00 € | +0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 283.00 € | 219.77 € | -22.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.14 € | 22.80 € | +13.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.93 € | 53.12 € | +43.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.83 € | 30.96 € | -30.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.19 € | 23.16 € | -11.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 13.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 837.41 € | 908.75 € | +8.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,575.00 € | 21,266.67 € | +45.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.42 € | 95.77 € | +14.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.87 € | 45.56 € | +38.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.44 € | 107.92 € | +30.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.78 € | 133.00 € | +20.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,465.70 € | 1,071.15 € | -26.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,152.48 € | 897.17 € | -22.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,503.26 € | 1,891.67 € | -24.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,031.58 € | 1,579.20 € | -22.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 947.64 € | 369.29 € | -61.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 698.05 € | 325.74 € | -53.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Munich Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,518.63 € | 2,718.48 € | -22.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.40 | 3.38 | -0.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Augsburg | 50.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Traunstein | 73.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Regensburg | 77.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ulm | 94.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuremberg | 103.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlangen | 118.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tubingen | 143.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stuttgart | 144.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitzingen | 153.67 miles |
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| 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 |