- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.17) | €4.93 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.98) | €1.07 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (€3.02) | €3.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (€2.26) | €2.05 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (€5.09) | €5.90 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.23) | €2.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.97) | €1.41 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (€2.05) | €1.65 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (€2.04) | €2.29 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.03) | €1.57 | - 35% | |
| 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 | £1,786 (€2,044) | €1,107 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,173 (€1,341) | €887 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€179) | €145 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,063 (€1,216) | €804 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £735 (€841) | €616 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (€170) | €93 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €33 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (€380) | €477 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€94) | €116 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€74) | €93 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€83) | €113 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 (€21,007) | €22,814 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.37) | €1.31 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (€115) | €50 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (€3.75) | €5.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €5.73 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€80) | €26 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (€3.70) | €4.36 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.82) | €3.62 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (€3.91) | €3.06 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (€2.03) | €1.40 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.77) | €2.81 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €23 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €42 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €22 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (€142) | €43 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€63) | €65 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (€3.39) | €3.23 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.41 (€5.04) | €3.63 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 (€475) | €483 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (€0.22) | €0.21 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €38 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €6 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 27% more expensive than in Belgium
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