- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.71 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.70 (€4.25) | €5.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.99) | €1.06 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (€3.03) | €4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (€2.19) | €2.02 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (€5.15) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (€2.22) | €2.18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.88 (€1.02) | €1.34 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (€2.10) | €1.45 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.15) | €2.33 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.06) | €1.29 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,954 (€2,249) | €1,136 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,246 (€1,434) | €867 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (€175) | €132 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,201 (€1,382) | €786 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £858 (€988) | €596 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £123 (€141) | €132 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €33 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £328 (€377) | €413 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€95) | €95 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€77) | €89 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (€36) | €39 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (€83) | €89 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€84) | €119 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,159 (€22,049) | €20,804 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.46) | €1.45 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (€110) | €49 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.42 (€3.93) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €5.50 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€85) | €26 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (€4.03) | €3.65 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (€1.71) | €3.43 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (€3.76) | €3.35 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (€2.08) | €1.50 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (€1.73) | €2.98 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €21 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €43 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €21 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 (€116) | €45 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€65) | €62 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €10 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (€3.41) | €3.16 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.44 (€5.11) | €3.80 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £394 (€453) | €427 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (€0.19) | €0.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (€48) | €34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Belgium
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