Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Rp 319,261) | Rp 45,378 | + 604% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Rp 174,571) | Rp 54,330 | + 221% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (Rp 92,094) | Rp 27,591 | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (Rp 18,006) | Rp 19,722 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.93 (Rp 63,011) | Rp 26,707 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (Rp 47,929) | Rp 18,501 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 100,124) | Rp 56,542 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Rp 35,186) | Rp 42,973 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (Rp 40,006) | Rp 22,558 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Rp 31,815) | Rp 34,959 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 155,644) | Rp 337,317 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (Rp 45,015) | Rp 20,426 | + 120% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (Rp 27,828) | Rp 17,971 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (Rp 21,644,225) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (Rp 17,596,144) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (Rp 4,378,418) | Rp 496,641 | + 782% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (Rp 13,980,639) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (Rp 11,277,632) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (Rp 2,106,946) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Rp 669,993) | Rp 400,530 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | €597 (Rp 9,576,633) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (Rp 3,022,586) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Rp 200,496) | Rp 43,866 | + 357% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Rp 170,542) | Rp 71,573 | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (Rp 1,636,740) | Rp 624,572 | + 162% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Rp 601,259) | Rp 439,901 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Rp 1,714,226) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Rp 2,050,398) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (Rp 563,542,510) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Rp 28,658) | Rp 11,904 | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Rp 763,495) | Rp 150,291 | + 408% | |
Personal Care | + 140% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Rp 187,835) | Rp 36,367 | + 416% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Rp 160,326) | Rp 60,467 | + 165% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Rp 411,787) | Rp 313,421 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (Rp 64,131) | Rp 130,123 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (Rp 82,998) | Rp 19,595 | + 324% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (Rp 75,873) | Rp 34,558 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Rp 32,065) | Rp 30,035 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Rp 48,098) | Rp 15,580 | + 209% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Rp 381,110) | Rp 88,350 | + 331% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Belgium | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (Rp 1,103,092) | Rp 216,012 | + 411% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Rp 407,547) | Rp 104,481 | + 290% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Rp 1,552,348) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Rp 1,173,035) | Rp 383,761 | + 206% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 180,983) | Rp 162,937 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Rp 58,422) | Rp 36,298 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (Rp 65,417) | Rp 40,791 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Rp 8,986,952) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Rp 4,009) | Rp 2,029 | + 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (Rp 431,214) | Rp 496,553 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Rp 126,305) | Rp 35,528 | + 256% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 986 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia
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