Brussels vs London Cost of Living
Brussels (Belgium) · Overall index 57.7 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 45% more expensive than Brussels.
- Rent in London is 127% more expensive than in Brussels.
- Transport in London is 32% more expensive than in Brussels.
| Item | Brussels | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +127% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,487 | $2,992 | +101% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $931 | $2,223 | +139% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,834 | $6,498 | +129% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,717 | $4,097 | +139% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.97 | $1.21 | +25% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.71 | $4.07 | +50% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.95 | $4.67 | +18% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.87 | $4.37 | +13% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.77 | $14.3 | +46% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.72 | $11 | +13% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.1 | $17.4 | +8% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.43 | $5.26 | +19% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.98 | +25% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.68 | $4.45 | +21% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.64 | $5.8 | +25% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.18 | $2.72 | +25% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.2 | $2.83 | +29% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.07 | $2.51 | +21% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.05 | $2.52 | +23% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.3 | $15.9 | +41% |
| Transport | +32% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.67 | $2.53 | +51% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $80.8 | $113 | +40% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.7 | $3.64 | +35% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.34 | $1.7 | +27% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.6 | $0.78 | +30% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,838 | $22,721 | +15% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.6 | $21.7 | +31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $79 | $106 | +34% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.55 | $9.63 | +28% |
| Cappuccino | $4.08 | $4.39 | +8% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.75 | $2.43 | +39% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.15 | $7.39 | +43% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.76 | $7.95 | +38% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.41 | $1.76 | +25% |
| Telecom | +20% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $43.8 | $51.7 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.5 | $63.5 | +10% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.33 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12 | $14.4 | +20% |
| Utilities & household | +27% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $127 | $155 | +22% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.22 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.96 | $4.47 | +13% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.99 | $1.5 | +52% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.8 | $20.8 | +32% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $57.9 | $85.7 | +48% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.6 | $16 | +27% |
| Men's haircut | $23.3 | $27 | +16% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.1 | $24 | +19% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,520 | $1,856 | +22% |
2,981 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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