Cost of living in Belgium
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.61
€16.32
|
$13.39
-
$30.15
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.31
€9.04
|
$9.53
-
$12.89
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.88
€2.53
|
$2.24
-
$3.84
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.70
€2.36
|
$2.17
-
$3.65
|
Belgium - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
€1.72
|
$1.19
-
$2.93
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.98
€7.00
|
$4.59
-
$12.29
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.27
€3.75
|
$2.85
-
$5.90
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.14
€2.75
|
$1.84
-
$4.72
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
€4.29
|
$3.23
-
$6.12
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
€1.08
|
$0.83
-
$1.49
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.03
€0.90
|
$0.69
-
$1.43
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.37
€1.20
|
$0.93
-
$1.86
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
€1.09
|
$0.71
-
$1.72
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.78
€0.69
|
$0.57
-
$1.40
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
€0.62
|
$0.48
-
$0.93
|
Belgium - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.54
€5.73
|
$5.66
-
$7.13
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$56.79
€49.80
|
$40.60
-
$65.24
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,092.56
€22,880.60
|
$23,251.74
-
$30,510.91
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$25.34
€22.22
|
$21.74
-
$31.68
|
Belgium - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.13
€50.98
|
$47.24
-
$83.05
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$849.98
€745.35
|
$727.11
-
$1,022.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$712.13
€624.47
|
$623.52
-
$839.43
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$140.01
€122.77
|
$94.61
-
$206.73
|
Belgium - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$523.80
€459.32
|
$438.17
-
$743.56
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,376.08
€16,990.90
|
$16,353.96
-
$27,660.41
|
Belgium - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.44
€3.90
|
$3.11
-
$6.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.48
€3.06
|
$2.57
-
$4.62
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.68
€7.61
|
$7.85
-
$9.93
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.59
€27.70
|
$22.34
-
$45.70
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.76
€11.19
|
$10.47
-
$15.06
|
Belgium - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$108.59
€95.22
|
$63.63
-
$147.79
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.13
€40.46
|
$25.58
-
$66.20
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.48
€89.86
|
$74.47
-
$141.09
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$141.72
€124.27
|
$88.72
-
$203.09
|
Belgium - Cost of clothing
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