Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 117% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (156元) | 36元 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (85元) | 38元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (43元) | 13元 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (28元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (24元) | 10元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (57元) | 51元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (20元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 (16元) | 6元 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.11 (16元) | 6元 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (62元) | 88元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (25元) | 8元 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.08 (16元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,498 (11,614元) | 15,689元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,284 (9,952元) | 7,762元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (1,915元) | 494元 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (7,058元) | 6,859元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €741 (5,748元) | 3,972元 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (1,334元) | 335元 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (386元) | 101元 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (2,339元) | 1,494元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (853元) | 571元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (135元) | 38元 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (92元) | 47元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (732元) | 415元 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (324元) | 280元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (784元) | 574元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (999元) | 717元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (241,324元) | 152,522元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (395元) | 244元 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (91元) | 41元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (78元) | 45元 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (251元) | 111元 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (41元) | 47元 | - 12% | |
| 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) | 32元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (16元) | 9元 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (31元) | 12元 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (209元) | 79元 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (350元) | 225元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (205元) | 110元 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (697元) | 481元 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (728元) | 248元 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (94元) | 77元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (29元) | 27元 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (39元) | 14元 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (4,346元) | 3,708元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.94元) | 1.19元 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (239元) | 406元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (69元) | 25元 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,362 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 55% more expensive than in China
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