- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (€4.15) | €4.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.99) | €1.02 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (€3.07) | €4.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.20) | €1.98 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (€5.20) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.26) | €2.50 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.97) | €1.31 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (€2.02) | €1.41 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (€2.09) | €2.34 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.06) | €1.34 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,858 (€2,134) | €1,122 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (€1,376) | €854 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€181) | €135 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (€1,315) | €782 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 (€900) | €585 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (€167) | €112 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €34 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (€388) | €429 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€98) | €99 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €36 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€81) | €90 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€83) | €111 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (€21,076) | €21,158 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (€1.43) | €1.43 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (€108) | €49 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 (€3.83) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€85) | €26 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (€4.00) | €3.61 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (€1.75) | €3.50 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.69) | €3.00 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (€2.06) | €1.37 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (€1.77) | €2.91 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €43 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €21 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (€132) | €48 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€62) | €60 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (€3.40) | €3.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (€5.00) | €3.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (€461) | €433 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€49) | €32 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,582 prices entered by 2,800 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Belgium
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