Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (178元) | 47元 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (80元) | 40元 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (49元) | 15元 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (10元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (32元) | 18元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (23元) | 10元 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 61元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (19元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (14元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 (17元) | 6元 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 119元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.80 (22元) | 9元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.86 (14元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,492 (11,489元) | 11,988元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,348 (10,380元) | 6,948元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €304 (2,338元) | 489元 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,022 (7,870元) | 6,875元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €768 (5,917元) | 4,568元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (1,125元) | 358元 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (370元) | 107元 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €539 (4,154元) | 1,370元 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (938元) | 717元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (70元) | 35元 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (81元) | 46元 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (738元) | 489元 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (272元) | 245元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (736元) | 604元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (945元) | 781元 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,163 (239,936元) | 156,400元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (14元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (380元) | 218元 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (90元) | 37元 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (77元) | 25元 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (249元) | 407元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (41元) | 46元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (40元) | 44元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (38元) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (16元) | 11元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (31元) | 15元 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (185元) | 77元 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (476元) | 214元 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (186元) | 105元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (363元) | 1,346元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (692元) | 410元 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (86元) | 70元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (27元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (38元) | 17元 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (4,316元) | 3,025元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.93元) | 0.27元 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (245元) | 373元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (62元) | 23元 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,010 prices entered by 225 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 59% more expensive than in China
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