Cost of Living Comparison Between Rome and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 19.8% higher than in Rome (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 15.4% higher than in Rome | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 5.6% higher than in Rome | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 28.5% higher than in Rome | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 19.9% higher than in Rome | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 44.2% higher than in Rome | |
Restaurants | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.46 € | 3.56 € | +143.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.45 € | +15.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.06 € | 2.33 € | +119.1 % |
Markets | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.84 € | 5.34 € | -8.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 2.24 € | +41.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.23 € | +5.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.60 € | 3.71 € | +3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.88 € | 7.10 € | +20.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.73 € | 4.88 € | +3.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.00 € | 7.83 € | +11.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 1.13 € | +18.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.82 € | -4.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.20 € | +33.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.19 € | +11.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.80 € | +22.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.77 € | +6.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.18 € | 1.65 € | +40.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.38 € | 1.14 € | +202.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3.25 € | 8.00 € | +146.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.47 € | 2.25 € | +52.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 3.29 € | +58.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 8.50 € | +41.7 % |
Transportation | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.50 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 35.00 € | 49.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 3.46 € | +43.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.84 € | 6.59 € | -3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 28,500.00 € | +14.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,500.00 € | 27,800.00 € | +9.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.13 € | 218.73 € | +2.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.92 € | 22.68 € | +90.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.56 € | 53.07 € | +92.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.44 € | 30.79 € | -47.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.19 € | 22.85 € | +25.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
Childcare | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 477.22 € | 908.75 € | +90.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,816.67 € | 21,266.67 € | +141.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.70 € | 93.93 € | +49.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.43 € | 43.50 € | +47.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.03 € | 107.31 € | +45.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.03 € | 134.55 € | +37.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,080.23 € | 1,060.62 € | -1.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 666.07 € | 902.50 € | +35.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,088.89 € | 1,819.05 € | -12.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,241.89 € | 1,578.33 € | +27.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 649.28 € | 369.29 € | -43.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 309.18 € | 325.74 € | +5.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Rome Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,706.51 € | 2,840.41 € | +66.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.78 | 3.38 | -29.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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