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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 | £11 (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.74 (€6) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (€3.97) | €4.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (€0.97) | €1.03 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (€2.83) | €3.96 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (€2.11) | €2.03 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.43 (€5.01) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (€2.16) | €2.05 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (€1.06) | €1.53 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (€2.03) | €1.93 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.92 (€2.17) | €2.32 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (€1.13) | €1.32 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,829 (€2,065) | €1,164 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,237 (€1,397) | €897 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (€159) | €131 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,042 (€1,177) | €811 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £922 (€1,041) | €634 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (€137) | €113 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £357 (€403) | €402 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€95) | €138 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€78) | €87 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €46 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €89 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (€78) | €128 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,833 (€22,401) | €22,231 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.43) | €1.48 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (€95) | €50 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (€4.60) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (€97) | €28 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.61 (€4.08) | €4.08 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (€1.87) | €4.32 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.77 (€4.26) | €3.98 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.95 (€2.20) | €1.66 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.75) | €2.42 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €21 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€33) | €44 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (€125) | €59 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (€60) | €66 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (€3.43) | €3.51 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.34 (€4.90) | €3.88 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £395 (€446) | €427 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€41) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €7 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,550 prices entered by 1,923 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in Belgium
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