Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €17 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (€3.70) | €4.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.96) | €1.03 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.45 (€2.74) | €3.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.06 (€2.30) | €2.40 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.06 (€4.53) | €4.76 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (€2.10) | €2.32 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (€1.01) | €1.57 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.66 (€1.86) | €1.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (€2.19) | €2.32 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (€1.09) | €1.28 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,971 (€2,202) | €1,131 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,239 (€1,383) | €934 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (€164) | €138 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,275 (€1,423) | €908 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,057 (€1,180) | €652 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £98 (€109) | €95 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £329 (€367) | €378 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (€87) | €133 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€76) | €85 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€82) | €80 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (€87) | €115 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,308 (€22,681) | €24,942 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.35) | €1.33 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (€108) | €51 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (€3.78) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€90) | €36 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (€3.81) | €5.48 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (€1.75) | €3.38 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (€3.66) | €3.22 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (€2.03) | €1.57 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (€1.61) | €1.96 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€34) | €44 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €22 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £123 (€137) | €81 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€65) | €60 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.10 (€3.46) | €3.38 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.72 (€5.27) | €4.16 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £419 (€468) | €476 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.14) | €0.22 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Belgium
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