- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (119元) | 50元 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 34元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (41元) | 15元 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (33元) | 16元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52元) | 57元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (17元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (10元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (11元) | 5.59元 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (67元) | 115元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (18元) | 7元 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (10元) | 12元 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,143 (8,811元) | 9,408元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (6,612元) | 4,307元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (1,010元) | 439元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (6,126元) | 5,571元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (4,615元) | 3,520元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (932元) | 311元 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (277元) | 86元 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (3,310元) | 2,131元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (788元) | 703元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58元) | 37元 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (75元) | 38元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (685元) | 556元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (297元) | 260元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (715元) | 624元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (898元) | 694元 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,664 (159,306元) | 143,509元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (11元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (379元) | 157元 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (71元) | 26元 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (57元) | 30元 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (201元) | 493元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (12元) | 9元 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (22元) | 14元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (143元) | 59元 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (330元) | 149元 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (161元) | 86元 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (301元) | 777元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (450元) | 375元 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (75元) | 58元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (28元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (3,337元) | 3,255元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.52元) | 1.04元 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (242元) | 309元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51元) | 20元 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 41% more expensive than in China
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