Cost of living in Belgium compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (112元) | 43元 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (61元) | 37元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (31元) | 17元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (25元) | 16元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (19元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (44元) | 48元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (12元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (12元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (58元) | 97元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (17元) | 9元 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (11元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is about the same as in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (9,242元) | 13,898元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (8,286元) | 8,379元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (722元) | 462元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €811 (5,731元) | 6,525元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €676 (4,779元) | 4,376元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (463元) | 516元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (332元) | 140元 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (5,474元) | 1,829元 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (1,494元) | 546元 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (100元) | 50元 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (77元) | 66元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (588元) | 511元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (302元) | 288元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (591元) | 654元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (859元) | 844元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,153 (177,698元) | 148,501元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (341元) | 206元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (65元) | 28元 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (87元) | 27元 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (228元) | 386元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (36元) | 30元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (26元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (27元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (13元) | 21元 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (158元) | 82元 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belgium | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (329元) | 260元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (171元) | 122元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (511元) | 417元 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (440元) | 319元 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (74元) | 90元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (28元) | 19元 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (2,933元) | 2,968元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.76元) | 0.24元 | + 620% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (279元) | 410元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (54元) | 38元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 22% more expensive than in China
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