Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$18 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.55 (AU$7) | AU$5.86 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.38 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.03 (AU$7) | AU$5.52 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (AU$3.88) | AU$5.01 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.60 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (AU$3.80) | AU$4.47 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.31 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.63 (AU$2.63) | AU$5.39 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (AU$3.76) | AU$2.93 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (AU$2.07) | AU$2.08 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,126 (AU$1,821) | AU$2,544 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €947 (AU$1,532) | AU$1,892 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (AU$227) | AU$294 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €908 (AU$1,469) | AU$1,942 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €636 (AU$1,029) | AU$1,453 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (AU$153) | AU$173 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (AU$59) | AU$60 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (AU$639) | AU$475 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (AU$215) | AU$246 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$138) | AU$107 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (AU$65) | AU$73 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (AU$130) | AU$150 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (AU$187) | AU$142 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,471 (AU$41,196) | AU$27,628 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (AU$2.16) | AU$1.43 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (AU$82) | AU$145 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €30 (AU$49) | AU$17 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (AU$59) | AU$70 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.48 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (AU$5.47) | AU$4.59 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (AU$5.20) | AU$5.99 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.63 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (AU$3.17) | AU$3.34 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$33) | AU$29 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$70) | AU$57 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$36) | AU$35 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (AU$131) | AU$208 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (AU$94) | AU$93 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (AU$5.31) | AU$4.62 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (AU$769) | AU$650 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$64) | AU$68 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$12) | AU$35 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 11% cheaper than in Australia
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