Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (142元) | 56元 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 37元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.55 (35元) | 16元 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (28元) | 14元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (19元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (38元) | 56元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (17元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (13元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.72 (13元) | 6元 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 119元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (19元) | 9元 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (11元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,119 (8,709元) | 7,672元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €920 (7,158元) | 4,517元 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (1,026元) | 412元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €793 (6,168元) | 7,031元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (4,680元) | 4,162元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (902元) | 272元 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (312元) | 88元 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €409 (3,182元) | 2,091元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (1,088元) | 619元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (82元) | 43元 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 41元 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (638元) | 415元 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (340元) | 206元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (641元) | 590元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (905元) | 663元 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,452 (198,103元) | 159,594元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (10元) | 6元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (368元) | 176元 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (65元) | 30元 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (86元) | 36元 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (266元) | 440元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (40元) | 35元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (27元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (16元) | 10元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (19元) | 11元 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (189元) | 80元 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (371元) | 206元 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (172元) | 97元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (516元) | 743元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (492元) | 429元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 67元 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (27元) | 35元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (29元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (3,425元) | 3,096元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (2.34元) | 0.68元 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (334元) | 481元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (55元) | 23元 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in China
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