Cost of living in Belgium
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.07
€18.09
|
$12.81
-
$31.42
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.84
€10.28
|
$9.21
-
$13.57
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.78
€2.63
|
$2.32
-
$3.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.46
€2.33
|
$2.01
-
$3.51
|
Belgium - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.28
€2.16
|
$1.10
-
$4.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.70
€6.35
|
$3.43
-
$15.49
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.44
€4.21
|
$2.92
-
$7.76
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.43
€3.25
|
$2.03
-
$5.52
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.78
€4.53
|
$2.98
-
$6.89
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.11
€1.05
|
$0.64
-
$1.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.89
€0.85
|
$0.65
-
$1.50
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.07
€1.02
|
$0.67
-
$2.49
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
€1.10
|
$0.55
-
$2.15
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.79
|
$0.44
-
$1.40
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.73
€0.69
|
$0.42
-
$1.07
|
Belgium - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.91
€6.56
|
$6.52
-
$7.73
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.41
€43.07
|
$35.67
-
$63.95
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,628.35
€26,201.68
|
$23,606.41
-
$32,701.20
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$26.01
€24.67
|
$22.99
-
$38.56
|
Belgium - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.35
€46.80
|
$34.93
-
$75.41
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$815.11
€773.02
|
$720.89
-
$999.80
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$705.09
€668.68
|
$629.79
-
$834.27
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$154.10
€146.15
|
$100.23
-
$248.13
|
Belgium - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$557.50
€528.71
|
$398.33
-
$684.95
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,740.85
€13,031.30
|
$11,256.57
-
$20,302.26
|
Belgium - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.34
€4.11
|
$2.71
-
$6.72
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.51
€3.33
|
$2.52
-
$5.21
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.08
€8.61
|
$8.09
-
$12.69
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.02
€34.16
|
$22.96
-
$55.20
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.48
€11.83
|
$10.72
-
$18.46
|
Belgium - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.82
€88.03
|
$46.57
-
$124.36
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.31
€41.07
|
$17.15
-
$99.63
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.40
€85.73
|
$60.65
-
$139.82
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.11
€118.65
|
$74.68
-
$206.56
|
Belgium - Cost of clothing
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