- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.11) | €5.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.98) | €1.04 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (€3.04) | €4.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (€2.19) | €2.01 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (€5.05) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (€2.23) | €2.43 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€0.97) | €1.40 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (€2.03) | €1.46 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (€2.04) | €2.33 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.03) | €1.53 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (€2,069) | €1,105 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (€1,348) | €865 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (€171) | €137 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,121 (€1,262) | €791 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (€858) | €589 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (€174) | €99 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (€376) | €438 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€95) | €104 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €10 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€71) | €95 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €37 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€80) | €111 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (€20,506) | €21,840 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.39) | €1.36 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (€108) | €49 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (€3.62) | €5.44 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €5.73 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€79) | €25 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (€3.83) | €3.95 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.72) | €3.61 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (€3.64) | €2.88 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€1.98) | €1.47 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (€1.71) | €2.82 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €22 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€34) | €43 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€23) | €22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (€130) | €43 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€63) | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (€3.32) | €3.23 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (€4.89) | €3.76 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (€451) | €448 | + 1% | |
| 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) | €29 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Belgium
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