- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (120元) | 53元 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 33元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (38元) | 15元 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (32元) | 16元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (16元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52元) | 63元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (20元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (10元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (11元) | 5.65元 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (66元) | 114元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (18元) | 8元 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (11元) | 12元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,122 (8,792元) | 9,730元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (6,693元) | 4,503元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (1,056元) | 430元 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (6,125元) | 5,742元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (4,586元) | 3,505元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (875元) | 309元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (263元) | 88元 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (3,363元) | 2,265元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (774元) | 678元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (54元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (76元) | 39元 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (714元) | 554元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (286元) | 280元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (709元) | 619元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (873元) | 672元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,158 (165,748元) | 145,666元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (380元) | 154元 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (72元) | 26元 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (54元) | 32元 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (204元) | 425元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (28元) | 30元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (27元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (24元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (11元) | 10元 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (23元) | 14元 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (158元) | 59元 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (335元) | 159元 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (163元) | 86元 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (379元) | 723元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (472元) | 375元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (74元) | 60元 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (25元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (3,391元) | 3,309元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.42元) | 0.98元 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (248元) | 300元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51元) | 20元 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 39% more expensive than in China
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