- Cost of Living
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- Hasselt
- Adelaide
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Cost of living in Hasselt, Belgium compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Hasselt (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$17 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.74 (AU$8) | AU$5.18 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.56 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.48 (AU$3.99) | AU$4.38 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.89 (AU$3.04) | AU$5.29 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$10) | AU$4.77 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 (AU$4.32) | AU$4.26 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (AU$2.30) | AU$5.56 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (AU$1.62) | AU$5.58 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (AU$3.17) | AU$3.71 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (AU$2.01) | AU$3.01 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Hasselt (Belgium) is 24% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €833 (AU$1,340) | AU$2,563 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €699 (AU$1,123) | AU$1,656 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (AU$228) | AU$264 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €769 (AU$1,236) | AU$1,421 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (AU$804) | AU$1,042 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €190 (AU$305) | AU$132 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €41 (AU$66) | AU$67 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | €338 (AU$543) | AU$1,162 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (AU$157) | AU$238 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Hasselt (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (AU$147) | AU$104 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (AU$58) | AU$77 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (AU$123) | AU$150 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (AU$195) | AU$132 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Hasselt (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,667 (AU$36,435) | AU$25,495 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.54 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (AU$141) | AU$128 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Hasselt (Belgium) is 4% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (AU$40) | AU$49 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 (AU$4.65) | AU$5.30 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.07 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (AU$3.42) | AU$2.94 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.25 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$35) | AU$27 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Hasselt (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$62) | AU$50 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (AU$58) | AU$195 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (AU$137) | AU$70 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (AU$4.62) | AU$3.74 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (AU$5.84) | AU$6 | - 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €569 (AU$915) | AU$552 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.32) | AU$1.02 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (AU$42) | AU$69 | - 39% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.607
AUD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Hasselt (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,000
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$6,511
(€4,051)
in Hasselt.
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