Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Rp 301,173) | Rp 48,924 | + 516% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 141,981) | Rp 55,115 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (Rp 75,941) | Rp 32,165 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (Rp 17,299) | Rp 20,580 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (Rp 65,177) | Rp 25,337 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Rp 42,154) | Rp 17,064 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (Rp 84,566) | Rp 61,721 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (Rp 40,759) | Rp 37,576 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (Rp 29,138) | Rp 19,651 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (Rp 30,046) | Rp 33,333 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Rp 128,758) | Rp 374,037 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Rp 39,764) | Rp 18,761 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Rp 21,024) | Rp 18,326 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,138 (Rp 19,602,302) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €934 (Rp 16,088,508) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (Rp 2,295,156) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €853 (Rp 14,694,533) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €643 (Rp 11,085,947) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Rp 1,713,472) | Rp 979,539 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Rp 627,223) | Rp 329,516 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Rp 6,519,014) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (Rp 2,290,143) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Rp 171,296) | Rp 66,640 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 177,027) | Rp 68,439 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Rp 1,394,548) | Rp 680,041 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Rp 735,710) | Rp 424,371 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Rp 1,421,108) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Rp 1,793,370) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,774 (Rp 426,820,449) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Rp 22,682) | Rp 8,926 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Rp 862,238) | Rp 228,023 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Rp 130,392) | Rp 23,270 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Rp 195,870) | Rp 59,151 | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (Rp 611,748) | Rp 256,292 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (Rp 87,453) | Rp 80,956 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (Rp 58,316) | Rp 22,650 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (Rp 66,727) | Rp 44,295 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Rp 31,582) | Rp 22,030 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Rp 37,390) | Rp 12,336 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Rp 438,567) | Rp 89,053 | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Rp 813,338) | Rp 176,169 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Rp 374,047) | Rp 105,763 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (Rp 1,394,658) | Rp 650,328 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Rp 1,081,410) | Rp 361,319 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 163,537) | Rp 133,391 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (Rp 61,070) | Rp 36,857 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (Rp 71,670) | Rp 48,318 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (Rp 8,196,556) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Rp 3,853) | Rp 1,787 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Rp 685,923) | Rp 604,695 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Rp 130,143) | Rp 28,321 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia
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