Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.16 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (AU$1.71) | AU$1.61 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (AU$5.64) | AU$5.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (AU$4.21) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.37 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (AU$2.96) | AU$3.17 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.83 (AU$2.72) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.86 (AU$4.25) | AU$3.37 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (AU$2.29) | AU$2.57 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,236 (AU$1,836) | AU$2,999 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,081 (AU$1,606) | AU$2,129 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (AU$257) | AU$280 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €823 (AU$1,223) | AU$2,038 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €690 (AU$1,025) | AU$1,525 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (AU$117) | AU$175 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (AU$68) | AU$72 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (AU$1,151) | AU$552 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (AU$314) | AU$251 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (AU$140) | AU$114 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €69 (AU$102) | AU$74 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$124) | AU$153 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (AU$181) | AU$168 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (AU$38,599) | AU$31,985 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (AU$2.57) | AU$1.97 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (AU$74) | AU$157 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (AU$48) | AU$74 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (AU$5.46) | AU$4.91 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (AU$5.61) | AU$5.52 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.39 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (AU$3.23) | AU$3.43 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (AU$37) | AU$32 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (AU$69) | AU$65 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (AU$107) | AU$225 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (AU$93) | AU$107 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.31 (AU$4.92) | AU$5.01 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (AU$5.88) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (AU$617) | AU$717 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.24 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (AU$59) | AU$76 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$10) | AU$42 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,476 prices entered by 393 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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