Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$18 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (AU$7) | AU$5.91 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.47 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (AU$5.93) | AU$5.51 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.98 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.60 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.21 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (AU$2.75) | AU$5.53 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (AU$3.63) | AU$2.95 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (AU$2.09) | AU$2.49 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (AU$1,781) | AU$3,198 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €927 (AU$1,460) | AU$2,154 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (AU$218) | AU$243 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €853 (AU$1,343) | AU$1,947 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €653 (AU$1,028) | AU$1,500 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (AU$149) | AU$177 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (AU$57) | AU$60 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (AU$596) | AU$486 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (AU$209) | AU$247 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$127) | AU$103 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (AU$71) | AU$68 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (AU$133) | AU$139 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (AU$160) | AU$142 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,942 (AU$39,271) | AU$28,094 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.40 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (AU$78) | AU$160 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (AU$58) | AU$69 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (AU$5.33) | AU$4.56 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (AU$2.89) | AU$3.55 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (AU$3.42) | AU$3.58 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (AU$36) | AU$28 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (AU$74) | AU$58 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (AU$127) | AU$198 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (AU$93) | AU$90 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (AU$5.58) | AU$4.48 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (AU$749) | AU$656 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.51 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (AU$55) | AU$70 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$12) | AU$35 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,493 prices entered by 587 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in Australia
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