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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 125% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (32KM) | 13KM | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 8KM | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (10KM) | 4.44KM | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (2.26KM) | 1.47KM | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (8KM) | 3.65KM | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (4.01KM) | 2.24KM | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (14KM) | 5.96KM | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (3.91KM) | 1.57KM | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (2.97KM) | 1.06KM | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (4.09KM) | 1.11KM | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (17KM) | 14KM | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (4.64KM) | 2.42KM | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (2.60KM) | 1.12KM | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 132% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,191 (2,321KM) | 674KM | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €920 (1,794KM) | 480KM | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (284KM) | 353KM | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €868 (1,693KM) | 533KM | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €630 (1,227KM) | 324KM | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (236KM) | 255KM | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (62KM) | 24KM | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (784KM) | 688KM | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (273KM) | 173KM | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (19KM) | 10KM | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (22KM) | 6KM | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (178KM) | 94KM | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (91KM) | 74KM | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (183KM) | 146KM | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (285KM) | 166KM | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 51% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,310 (43,495KM) | 33,417KM | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (2.84KM) | 2.32KM | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (98KM) | 51KM | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 63% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (15KM) | 8KM | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (14KM) | 13KM | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (54KM) | 39KM | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.51 (11KM) | 3.90KM | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (9KM) | 6KM | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (8KM) | 5.13KM | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (3.72KM) | 2.20KM | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (4.72KM) | 2.81KM | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (39KM) | 8KM | + 411% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 92% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (86KM) | 32KM | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (41KM) | 13KM | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (136KM) | 42KM | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (122KM) | 60KM | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 7KM | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (7KM) | 2.46KM | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (8KM) | 2.73KM | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €427 (832KM) | 912KM | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (0.46KM) | 0.22KM | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (57KM) | 49KM | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (14KM) | 5.43KM | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 91% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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