- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Rp 250,039) | Rp 65,531 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 133,478) | Rp 49,511 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (Rp 85,575) | Rp 30,885 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Rp 16,478) | Rp 18,934 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (Rp 68,532) | Rp 22,695 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (Rp 31,470) | Rp 14,388 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Rp 109,447) | Rp 60,646 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Rp 35,577) | Rp 37,954 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Rp 21,088) | Rp 18,653 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (Rp 23,168) | Rp 31,286 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Rp 140,468) | Rp 371,771 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (Rp 36,821) | Rp 18,926 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Rp 21,690) | Rp 15,260 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,143 (Rp 18,448,545) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (Rp 13,844,496) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Rp 2,115,252) | Rp 887,496 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (Rp 12,765,183) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (Rp 9,663,533) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (Rp 1,951,425) | Rp 667,380 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (Rp 579,724) | Rp 252,522 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (Rp 6,929,811) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Rp 1,649,567) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Rp 122,381) | Rp 59,625 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 157,926) | Rp 55,089 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Rp 1,434,569) | Rp 659,239 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Rp 622,359) | Rp 428,524 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Rp 1,497,706) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Rp 1,879,754) | Rp 936,471 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,664 (Rp 333,567,929) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (Rp 23,409) | Rp 8,761 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Rp 793,650) | Rp 382,650 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Rp 147,842) | Rp 24,611 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Rp 120,313) | Rp 90,441 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Rp 420,999) | Rp 332,164 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (Rp 58,257) | Rp 45,296 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (Rp 56,541) | Rp 23,390 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Rp 48,426) | Rp 32,514 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (Rp 24,169) | Rp 15,188 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (Rp 46,936) | Rp 12,682 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Rp 299,671) | Rp 81,236 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Rp 690,582) | Rp 211,083 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Rp 336,459) | Rp 99,257 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (Rp 629,723) | Rp 460,234 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Rp 943,128) | Rp 497,062 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 156,218) | Rp 118,309 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (Rp 47,934) | Rp 45,661 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (Rp 59,623) | Rp 54,748 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Rp 6,986,679) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Rp 3,188) | Rp 1,846 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Rp 505,963) | Rp 521,125 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Rp 107,670) | Rp 24,789 | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia
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