Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$35) | AU$24 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (AU$2.28) | AU$1.91 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (AU$11) | AU$5.89 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (AU$4.62) | AU$5.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (AU$3.76) | AU$3.88 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.89 (AU$3.37) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (AU$5.14) | AU$3.95 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (AU$3.56) | AU$2.57 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,315 (AU$2,340) | AU$4,070 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (AU$2,082) | AU$2,841 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (AU$471) | AU$234 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (AU$1,553) | AU$2,837 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (AU$1,180) | AU$2,158 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (AU$273) | AU$188 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (AU$97) | AU$65 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (AU$537) | AU$749 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (AU$196) | AU$237 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (AU$31) | AU$15 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (AU$21) | AU$41 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (AU$158) | AU$125 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$62) | AU$99 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$161) | AU$166 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (AU$213) | AU$193 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (AU$56,940) | AU$39,643 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (AU$2.95) | AU$1.93 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (AU$95) | AU$150 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 47% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (AU$21) | AU$10 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (AU$53) | AU$82 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (AU$16) | AU$5.30 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (AU$5.36) | AU$4.39 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (AU$52) | AU$38 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$76) | AU$77 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$45) | AU$46 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (AU$160) | AU$319 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €140 (AU$249) | AU$145 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (AU$6) | AU$5.54 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (AU$997) | AU$863 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.44) | AU$0.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €82 (AU$146) | AU$96 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,627 prices entered by 305 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 6% cheaper than in Australia
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