Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €18 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (€3.94) | €5.61 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (€1.05) | €1.16 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.98 (€3.33) | €4.92 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (€2.34) | €2.94 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.33 (€4.84) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (€2.30) | €2.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (€0.89) | €2.31 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (€1.95) | €1.84 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.05 (€2.29) | €3.19 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.03) | €1.76 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 33% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (€2,320) | €1,268 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,516 (€1,693) | €1,045 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £195 (€218) | €215 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (€1,362) | €899 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (€1,161) | €711 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (€141) | €104 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (€27) | €39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (€311) | €856 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€95) | €200 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €11 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (€74) | €105 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€35) | €85 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€83) | €106 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€81) | €122 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (€26,243) | €38,224 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 (€1.90) | €1.85 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (€109) | €49 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (€4.08) | €0.99 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€91) | €26 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (€2.96) | €5.15 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (€1.92) | €5.29 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (€3.98) | €3.77 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (€2.35) | €1.90 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (€1.75) | €2.17 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€16) | €25 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| United Kingdom | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€38) | €47 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (€128) | €72 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€68) | €59 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (€3.60) | €3.31 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (€5.75) | €4.60 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (€528) | €561 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (€42) | €30 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€14) | €8 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Belgium
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