Which place is cheaper, Brussels or Moshi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Moshi or Brussels?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Brussels, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Moshi or Brussels?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Brussels $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Brussels is $188. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Moshi and Brussels in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Brussels $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Brussels $166
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Brussels
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Brussels? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Moshi Hotel Prices and Brussels Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Brussels $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Kilimanjaro Airport JRO Private Taxi Transfer: $55
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Reliable Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $55
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
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Subway Pass$5.12
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Atomium train ticket (2)$9.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
- VIP Transfer between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Antwerp: $268
- Transfer Chauffeur Limousines Services: $140
- Transfer Brussels Midi Station Bruges (1 - 8 PL): $92
- Shuttle transfer Brussels Gare du Midi Mons (1 to 8 PLACES): $73
- Shuttle transfer Brussels Lille (1 to 8 PLACES): $116
- Private transfer in Belgium Brussels Charleroi: $218
- Private transfer from Brussels to the Airport: $86
- Private transfer from Brussels to Ostend, 2h Sightseeing Stop: $252
- Private transfer from Brussels Airport To Brussels: $126
- Private transfer from Brussels Airport Brussels: $126
- Private door-to-door transfer from Brussels to Lille, France: $183
- Private Transfers Between Brussels Airport and the City: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Brussels?
Prices for flights to both Brussels and Moshi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMoshi $34Brussels $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Kilimanjaro : Cooking, Brew, Hiking & Feast in Materuni Village: $70
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- Spice Picking with Zanzibar Cooking Class: $193
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $199
Typical Food Prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
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Ice Cream & Macaroons$5.24
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Dessert (Turkish Delights)$5.41
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Cheese$6.38
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Olives and Snacks$7.95
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Waffle$3.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Brussels International Food Tour by Bike with 5 Tastings: $63
- City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Brussels Food Tour: Main Dish, Beer, Waffle & Chocolate: $93
- Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $109
- Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles: $111
- Brussels Food Tour: 10 Tastings of Waffles, Beers, Fries & More: $124
- Food Tour of 10 Tastings - Waffles, Beers & More: $147
- Brussels Private Food Tour: Waffles, Fries, Beer & Local History: $148
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $183
- Brussels Food Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide: $237
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Brussels $26
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Moshi sunset experience: $12
- Moshi City Tour: Explore the Foothill of Kilimanjaro on Foot: $20
- Moshi/Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs: $21
- Moshi Coffee Plantation & Chagga Culture Half-Day Tour: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $27
- City tour and local food: $30
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Brewing Half day Tour: $30
- Visit Materuni Waterfall with Chimbo (origin) Point & Coffee Tour: $35
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip: $40
- Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls: $50
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "From Waterloo Battlefield History Private Tour: $500
- 2-Hour Walking Tour in Fall and Rise of Art Nouveau: $17
- 600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven: $12
- A Self-Guided Tour of From Medieval to Modern Times: $12
- A day in the life of Brussels - Private tour with a local: $155
- Antwerp Tour from Brussels: $65
- Architecture Tour of Brussels: $29
- Art Nouveau Half-Day Tour with Chocolate Tasting in Brussels: $149
- Audio Guided Walking Tour of Brussels: $5.73
- Axe Throwing Experience: $20
- Battle of the Bulge & Gen Patton Private Tour from Brussels: $1,454
- Belgian Beer World Experience and GoPhoto ticket included: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Brussels $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
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Beer$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
- Immersive Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings - Brussels Area: $18
- Brussels Pub Crawl - Nightlife & Party Experience: $22
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $23
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- Discovery of the La Senne Brewery: $30
- Spirit tasting workshop at a Brussels distillery: $65
- Private tasting: Beer & Chocolate in a Micro Brewery-Distillery: $74
- Beer Pong Session at a Micro Brewery & Distillery: $74
- Beer Pong in a Micro Brewery and Distillery: $76
- Lambic Brewery Hopping in the South of Brussels: $113
- Brewing Workshop at Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery: $171
- Behind the Barrels: Guided Lambic Brewery Tour + One Perfect Tap: $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Brussels, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa and Brussels is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Brussels Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Brussels?
Brussels has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Brussels, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.