Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €19 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.90 (€4.61) | €5.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.07 (€1.26) | €1.28 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.71 (€4.38) | €3.67 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.45 (€2.89) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 (€5.79) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (€2.35) | €2.59 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€1.02) | €2.11 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (€2.37) | €1.89 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.19 (€2.58) | €2.89 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (€1.21) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,768 (€3,271) | €1,315 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,978 (€2,337) | €1,170 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £175 (€207) | €265 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,593 (€1,883) | €873 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,185 (€1,400) | €663 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€161) | €154 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€31) | €54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 (€318) | €302 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (€115) | €110 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€17) | €12 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€81) | €89 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€41) | €35 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€96) | €90 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€100) | €120 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (€33,429) | €32,008 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (€1.68) | €1.66 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £107 (€127) | €54 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.50 (€4.13) | €12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (€75) | €30 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (€4.56) | €5.29 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.29 (€2.70) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.96 (€5.87) | €4.92 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (€2.69) | €3.01 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (€2.30) | €4.00 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€19) | €29 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (€46) | €43 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €25 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (€130) | €90 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (€77) | €140 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€14) | €12 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.85 (€4.55) | €3.51 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €4.70 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (€504) | €561 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €82 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €11 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Belgium
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