Cost of living in Belgium
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.24
€15.76
|
$11.46
-
$32.17
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.42
€9.52
|
$8.74
-
$12.98
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.79
€2.55
|
$2.18
-
$3.80
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.42
€2.21
|
$1.94
-
$4.05
|
Belgium - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.22
€2.03
|
$1.12
-
$3.29
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.64
€6.07
|
$3.17
-
$16.47
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.35
€3.98
|
$3.13
-
$6.91
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.16
€2.89
|
$1.79
-
$5.35
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.78
€4.37
|
$2.76
-
$6.98
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.10
€1.01
|
$0.60
-
$1.52
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
€0.80
|
$0.53
-
$1.33
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.14
€1.04
|
$0.63
-
$2.18
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.20
€1.10
|
$0.58
-
$1.85
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
€0.74
|
$0.42
-
$1.32
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.68
€0.62
|
$0.39
-
$1.03
|
Belgium - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.06
€6.46
|
$6.61
-
$8.05
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$50.71
€46.34
|
$33.43
-
$56.04
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,786.12
€24,477.61
|
$23,861.29
-
$32,892.82
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.68
€22.55
|
$22.06
-
$40.91
|
Belgium - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.54
€46.19
|
$34.91
-
$74.78
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$808.25
€738.59
|
$716.76
-
$983.51
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$687.98
€628.69
|
$610.29
-
$826.46
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$168.59
€154.06
|
$109.74
-
$297.60
|
Belgium - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$588.37
€537.67
|
$475.65
-
$750.43
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,983.72
€14,606.20
|
$12,322.29
-
$24,683.23
|
Belgium - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.27
€3.91
|
$2.87
-
$6.30
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.44
€3.14
|
$2.08
-
$5.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.49
€7.76
|
$7.75
-
$11.16
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.63
€30.73
|
$22.71
-
$55.94
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.97
€10.94
|
$9.84
-
$19.25
|
Belgium - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.98
€84.97
|
$42.14
-
$130.30
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.35
€37.79
|
$21.79
-
$71.94
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.07
€79.56
|
$57.03
-
$130.69
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$130.15
€118.94
|
$74.27
-
$210.81
|
Belgium - Cost of clothing
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