Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€15) | €16 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.18 (€3.82) | €4.53 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€1.06) | €1.01 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (€3.08) | €3.45 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (€2.33) | €2.46 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.42 (€4.10) | €5.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (€2.23) | €2.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.21) | €1.45 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (€2.30) | €1.74 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.86 (€2.23) | €2.32 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.15 (€1.37) | €1.51 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,670 (€2,003) | €1,339 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,247 (€1,496) | €1,097 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€174) | €132 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,039 (€1,246) | €800 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £746 (€895) | €653 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 (€125) | €91 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €46 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (€376) | €404 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€96) | €156 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.87 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €11 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€75) | €83 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€82) | €85 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (€84) | €122 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,930 (€25,106) | €25,153 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 (€1.56) | €1.40 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £67 (€80) | €48 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.18 (€3.81) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€11) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (€104) | €34 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.81 (€3.37) | €5.15 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (€1.85) | €3.67 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (€4.12) | €3.77 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (€2.09) | €1.90 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (€1.74) | €2.17 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€19) | €22 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (€145) | €52 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€68) | €62 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (€3.61) | €3.12 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (€5.59) | €3.96 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £476 (€571) | €415 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€40) | €39 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Belgium
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