- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (元125) | 元53 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元65) | 元33 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (元41) | 元15 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (元8) | 元16 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.02 (元32) | 元16 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (元16) | 元8 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元53) | 元62 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (元19) | 元14 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (元11) | 元7 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (元12) | 元5.68 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元71) | 元113 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (元19) | 元8 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (元12) | 元13 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,105 (元8,843) | 元9,961 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €865 (元6,916) | 元4,873 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (元1,097) | 元445 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (元6,326) | 元5,401 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €589 (元4,709) | 元3,467 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (元792) | 元317 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (元280) | 元84 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (元3,507) | 元2,420 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (元831) | 元670 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元56) | 元40 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元77) | 元39 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (元759) | 元528 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元295) | 元270 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元751) | 元621 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (元888) | 元680 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,840 (元174,708) | 元141,253 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (元11) | 元7 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (元392) | 元146 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.44 (元43) | 元26 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.73 (元46) | 元40 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元202) | 元263 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.95 (元32) | 元30 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (元29) | 元38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (元23) | 元39 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (元12) | 元9 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (元23) | 元13 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (元173) | 元60 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (元345) | 元165 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (元173) | 元93 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (元347) | 元826 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (元507) | 元403 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元74) | 元61 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (元26) | 元34 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.76 (元30) | 元32 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (元3,588) | 元3,320 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (元1.45) | 元0.65 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (元230) | 元355 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (元51) | 元21 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 44% more expensive than in China
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