Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Rp 244,472) | Rp 62,389 | + 292% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 125,945) | Rp 50,984 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (Rp 69,899) | Rp 28,698 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Rp 14,663) | Rp 18,889 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 (Rp 55,270) | Rp 25,674 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (Rp 31,080) | Rp 15,384 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 90,462) | Rp 69,458 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (Rp 29,871) | Rp 39,153 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (Rp 21,157) | Rp 19,538 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (Rp 27,917) | Rp 30,210 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 117,342) | Rp 433,415 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (Rp 35,154) | Rp 15,764 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Rp 19,633) | Rp 14,528 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,179 (Rp 17,487,299) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €944 (Rp 13,993,621) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Rp 2,222,016) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €850 (Rp 12,613,156) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €604 (Rp 8,954,656) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (Rp 1,716,308) | Rp 660,848 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Rp 470,821) | Rp 281,571 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (Rp 5,960,872) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (Rp 2,073,153) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 130,501) | Rp 52,955 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 144,757) | Rp 55,185 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Rp 1,352,679) | Rp 658,752 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Rp 686,204) | Rp 531,171 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,329,066) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (Rp 2,165,493) | Rp 911,737 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,310 (Rp 330,895,228) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Rp 20,892) | Rp 9,131 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Rp 736,560) | Rp 360,956 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Rp 112,249) | Rp 32,065 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Rp 105,395) | Rp 138,988 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Rp 380,865) | Rp 257,547 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.48 (Rp 81,313) | Rp 41,237 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.52 (Rp 67,013) | Rp 24,297 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (Rp 61,068) | Rp 30,182 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (Rp 24,656) | Rp 19,131 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (Rp 34,388) | Rp 14,080 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Rp 300,073) | Rp 66,998 | + 348% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Rp 641,847) | Rp 184,609 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Rp 313,440) | Rp 105,675 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Rp 1,035,277) | Rp 359,301 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Rp 955,889) | Rp 433,102 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 153,361) | Rp 128,455 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Rp 52,012) | Rp 46,128 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (Rp 63,664) | Rp 51,877 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (Rp 6,328,736) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Rp 4,088) | Rp 1,406 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Rp 439,945) | Rp 572,358 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Rp 103,969) | Rp 24,250 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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