Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Rp 244,573) | Rp 61,205 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Rp 131,874) | Rp 48,353 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (Rp 66,947) | Rp 29,046 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 16,178) | Rp 21,836 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (Rp 53,640) | Rp 22,834 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Rp 40,494) | Rp 14,630 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 95,585) | Rp 66,405 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (Rp 34,606) | Rp 43,134 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (Rp 25,555) | Rp 18,263 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (Rp 26,212) | Rp 34,771 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 126,095) | Rp 406,659 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (Rp 37,853) | Rp 17,291 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (Rp 25,026) | Rp 16,247 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (Rp 20,115,873) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (Rp 18,036,347) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Rp 1,572,200) | Rp 801,210 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €811 (Rp 12,473,527) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €676 (Rp 10,402,828) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (Rp 1,008,126) | Rp 505,106 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (Rp 723,069) | Rp 237,062 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (Rp 11,914,578) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 234% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (Rp 3,252,767) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Rp 216,644) | Rp 57,323 | + 278% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Rp 168,021) | Rp 95,242 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Rp 1,280,509) | Rp 648,513 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Rp 657,956) | Rp 480,172 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Rp 1,285,843) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (Rp 1,870,359) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,153 (Rp 386,789,069) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Rp 23,330) | Rp 9,337 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Rp 743,046) | Rp 419,026 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Rp 142,172) | Rp 19,709 | + 621% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Rp 188,726) | Rp 89,583 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Rp 497,306) | Rp 204,790 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (Rp 79,129) | Rp 108,192 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (Rp 56,469) | Rp 22,334 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (Rp 58,032) | Rp 30,094 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (Rp 29,236) | Rp 22,886 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Rp 33,419) | Rp 11,284 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Rp 344,216) | Rp 119,565 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Rp 716,370) | Rp 261,585 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Rp 372,752) | Rp 99,216 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Rp 1,112,401) | Rp 251,127 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Rp 957,666) | Rp 573,242 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 161,795) | Rp 159,890 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (Rp 48,469) | Rp 39,869 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (Rp 60,910) | Rp 65,361 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (Rp 6,383,451) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Rp 3,828) | Rp 2,093 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Rp 607,191) | Rp 509,555 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Rp 117,931) | Rp 32,683 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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