Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (AU$38) | AU$23 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (AU$2.04) | AU$2.04 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (AU$4.90) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (AU$3.98) | AU$5.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.75 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 (AU$3.56) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$22 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.80 (AU$4.57) | AU$3.78 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.08 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,417 (AU$2,313) | AU$3,696 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,348 (AU$2,201) | AU$2,631 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €304 (AU$496) | AU$238 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,022 (AU$1,668) | AU$2,459 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €768 (AU$1,254) | AU$1,911 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (AU$239) | AU$170 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (AU$78) | AU$78 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €539 (AU$881) | AU$684 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (AU$199) | AU$291 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$17) | AU$41 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (AU$156) | AU$135 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (AU$66) | AU$90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (AU$156) | AU$189 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (AU$200) | AU$224 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,163 (AU$50,866) | AU$37,517 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (AU$2.92) | AU$1.99 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$81) | AU$165 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (AU$53) | AU$89 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (AU$8) | AU$5.55 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (AU$3.39) | AU$4.39 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$4.95 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$39) | AU$35 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (AU$101) | AU$66 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$39) | AU$45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$77) | AU$374 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (AU$147) | AU$133 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (AU$5.81) | AU$5.46 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (AU$915) | AU$942 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (AU$52) | AU$78 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$13) | AU$42 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 18% cheaper than in Australia
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