Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$31) | AU$21 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$14 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.81 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (AU$4.81) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (AU$3.53) | AU$4.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (AU$4.03) | AU$3.47 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (AU$3.19) | AU$5.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (AU$4.52) | AU$3.75 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (AU$2.79) | AU$2.80 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (AU$2,172) | AU$3,062 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (AU$1,766) | AU$2,281 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (AU$439) | AU$231 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €919 (AU$1,478) | AU$2,199 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (AU$1,132) | AU$1,704 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (AU$211) | AU$176 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (AU$67) | AU$67 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (AU$961) | AU$599 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (AU$303) | AU$277 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (AU$164) | AU$108 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$61) | AU$84 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (AU$172) | AU$165 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (AU$206) | AU$168 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (AU$56,547) | AU$33,972 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (AU$2.88) | AU$1.90 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$79) | AU$159 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (AU$41) | AU$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (AU$8) | AU$5.05 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (AU$3.22) | AU$4.27 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (AU$4.83) | AU$4.32 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$38) | AU$34 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (AU$111) | AU$61 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$41) | AU$39 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (AU$156) | AU$275 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (AU$118) | AU$112 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (AU$5.86) | AU$5.12 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (AU$902) | AU$815 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.39 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (AU$43) | AU$70 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$13) | AU$42 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 12% cheaper than in Australia
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