Brussels vs Hyderabad
Salary equivalence calculator
Price-level ratio 0.353. Adjust to recalculate.
| Metric | Brussels | Hyderabad | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price level index (NYC=100) | 68.0 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Rent index (NYC=100) | 50.0 | 12.0 | -76.0% |
| Equivalent of €120,000 | €120,000 | €42,353 | cheaper |
- Hyderabad is about 65% cheaper than Brussels, so the same lifestyle costs less.
How far does your salary go in Hyderabad?
Moving from Brussels to Hyderabad changes your cost of living in ways a currency conversion can't capture. What matters is purchasing power: how much the same basket of housing, food, transport and services costs in each place. On our index, where New York City = 100, Brussels sits at 68.0 and Hyderabad at 24.0.
That makes Hyderabad roughly 65% cheaper. A salary of €120,000 in Brussels translates to about €42,353 in Hyderabad. Above that and you gain in real terms; below it and you take an effective pay cut.
Housing drives the gap
Rent is the largest and most variable line in most budgets. Hyderabad's rent index is 12.0 versus Brussels's 50.0.
Common mistakes
- Converting currency instead of purchasing power.
- Ignoring taxes, which vary by jurisdiction.
- Forgetting one-off relocation costs.
Bottom line
Hyderabad is about 65% cheaper than Brussels, so the same lifestyle costs less. Use the calculator to plug in your real salary and compare against any concrete offer.
Rent equivalence: Brussels vs Hyderabad
Based on the rent-index ratio of 0.240 (Brussels 50.0 vs Hyderabad 12.0, NYC = 100).
Housing is usually the biggest single difference between two cities, and it moves independently of the overall price level. Renting the equivalent home in Hyderabad costs about 76% less than in Brussels. Enter your actual rent above to see what a like-for-like place would cost after you move — a more honest gauge of affordability than a raw salary conversion, since renters and owners feel very different impacts.
Frequently asked questions
What salary do I need in Hyderabad to match Brussels?
To keep the same standard of living as €120,000 in Brussels, you would need roughly €42,353 in Hyderabad, a price-level ratio of 0.35.
Is Hyderabad more expensive than Brussels?
No, it is about 65% cheaper overall.
How much is rent in Hyderabad compared to Brussels?
Rent in Hyderabad is about 76% lower than in Brussels (rent indices 50.0 vs 12.0, NYC = 100). Use the rent calculator on this page for your exact figure.
How is the equivalent salary calculated?
We multiply your salary by the ratio of the two cities' composite price-level indices (housing, food, transport, services), benchmarked so New York City = 100.
Methodology
We build a composite price-level index for each city from official regional price parities and international purchasing-power parities across housing, food, transport and services, normalized so New York City = 100. The equivalent salary is your salary multiplied by the ratio of the destination index to the origin index. It estimates the income needed to hold real purchasing power constant and does not model taxes.