- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Rp 257,684) | Rp 66,170 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 135,610) | Rp 50,168 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (Rp 80,315) | Rp 30,939 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Rp 16,976) | Rp 19,126 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (Rp 67,905) | Rp 24,203 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (Rp 32,701) | Rp 14,807 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 105,724) | Rp 65,437 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (Rp 37,999) | Rp 37,029 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Rp 21,931) | Rp 18,101 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (Rp 23,232) | Rp 31,555 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 140,564) | Rp 359,456 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (Rp 39,114) | Rp 18,755 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Rp 21,970) | Rp 16,216 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,123 (Rp 18,756,605) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (Rp 14,266,574) | Rp 9,342,630 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (Rp 2,251,778) | Rp 893,279 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (Rp 13,054,470) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (Rp 9,773,705) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (Rp 1,864,123) | Rp 661,561 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (Rp 560,820) | Rp 272,688 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (Rp 7,168,017) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Rp 1,650,733) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Rp 115,093) | Rp 59,284 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 161,649) | Rp 56,285 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Rp 1,520,865) | Rp 612,994 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (Rp 608,724) | Rp 413,561 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,510,835) | Rp 987,674 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Rp 1,861,017) | Rp 827,434 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,147 (Rp 353,098,707) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Rp 23,818) | Rp 8,760 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Rp 810,884) | Rp 371,911 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Rp 152,924) | Rp 24,611 | + 521% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Rp 116,000) | Rp 84,995 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Rp 435,470) | Rp 352,309 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (Rp 60,260) | Rp 45,191 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (Rp 58,485) | Rp 22,842 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Rp 50,091) | Rp 33,755 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Rp 22,893) | Rp 14,477 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (Rp 48,549) | Rp 13,066 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Rp 336,964) | Rp 91,137 | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Rp 723,227) | Rp 209,668 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Rp 347,849) | Rp 99,420 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (Rp 806,844) | Rp 399,376 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Rp 1,005,844) | Rp 482,715 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 158,252) | Rp 130,862 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Rp 54,224) | Rp 47,236 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Rp 61,299) | Rp 57,031 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Rp 7,226,841) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Rp 3,027) | Rp 1,544 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Rp 528,963) | Rp 552,469 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Rp 109,541) | Rp 24,285 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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