Cost of living in Belgium compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 162% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,722) | ₨395 | + 336% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨964) | ₨352 | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (₨524) | ₨176 | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (₨116) | ₨61 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.54 (₨321) | ₨99 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 (₨266) | ₨44 | + 503% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨562) | ₨272 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (₨235) | ₨198 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (₨191) | ₨41 | + 370% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (₨188) | ₨175 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨691) | ₨999 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (₨276) | ₨94 | + 194% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨181) | ₨43 | + 322% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,348 (₨121,908) | ₨44,768 | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (₨105,861) | ₨29,189 | + 263% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (₨23,935) | ₨5,482 | + 337% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (₨78,945) | ₨29,508 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (₨59,976) | ₨18,543 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (₨13,899) | ₨5,765 | + 141% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (₨4,914) | ₨763 | + 544% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (₨27,283) | ₨27,560 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨9,955) | ₨11,343 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (₨1,571) | ₨471 | + 234% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨1,233 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₨7,937) | ₨2,622 | + 203% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (₨3,775) | ₨2,693 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨9,144) | ₨4,304 | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (₨11,649) | ₨3,042 | + 283% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (₨2,895,071) | ₨1,921,240 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (₨151) | ₨103 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (₨4,703) | ₨1,548 | + 204% | |
Personal Care | + 210% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨1,060) | ₨105 | + 905% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,266) | ₨277 | + 357% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,810) | ₨1,102 | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (₨478) | ₨389 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (₨791) | ₨249 | + 218% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (₨445) | ₨276 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (₨273) | ₨178 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (₨362) | ₨93 | + 290% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (₨2,409) | ₨321 | + 650% | |
Entertainment | + 164% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belgium | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨3,884) | ₨1,418 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (₨2,361) | ₨665 | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨8,128) | ₨1,841 | + 342% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (₨8,493) | ₨2,234 | + 280% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,060) | ₨672 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (₨318) | ₨217 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (₨455) | ₨200 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (₨50,700) | ₨39,362 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨23) | ₨4.75 | + 376% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨2,792) | ₨1,831 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨970) | ₨283 | + 243% | |
TOTAL | + 148% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 148% more expensive than in India
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