Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (AU$33) | AU$23 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (AU$2.33) | AU$2.04 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (AU$4.76) | AU$6 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (AU$4.12) | AU$5.14 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (AU$3.14) | AU$3.64 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (AU$3.86) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.70 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.32 (AU$3.86) | AU$3.39 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,671 (AU$2,775) | AU$4,709 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,445 (AU$2,400) | AU$3,141 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (AU$419) | AU$218 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (AU$1,713) | AU$2,788 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (AU$1,423) | AU$2,151 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (AU$243) | AU$174 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (AU$83) | AU$76 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €539 (AU$896) | AU$793 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (AU$202) | AU$288 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$17) | AU$48 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (AU$154) | AU$129 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (AU$69) | AU$95 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$173) | AU$179 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (AU$216) | AU$209 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (AU$51,689) | AU$38,866 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (AU$2.89) | AU$1.99 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (AU$82) | AU$185 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$7 | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (AU$54) | AU$81 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (AU$9) | AU$5.56 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.36 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$5.30 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (AU$97) | AU$66 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (AU$43) | AU$46 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$78) | AU$262 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (AU$142) | AU$127 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (AU$6.00) | AU$5.10 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (AU$931) | AU$1,070 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.42) | AU$0.95 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (AU$50) | AU$92 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$14) | AU$44 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 22% cheaper than in Australia
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