Cost of living in Belgium compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Rp 318,366) | Rp 48,509 | + 556% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 145,608) | Rp 54,896 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (Rp 78,552) | Rp 30,099 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 18,372) | Rp 20,570 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.81 (Rp 66,686) | Rp 25,479 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (Rp 42,395) | Rp 16,222 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (Rp 89,034) | Rp 59,701 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (Rp 41,118) | Rp 37,956 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (Rp 28,905) | Rp 19,374 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (Rp 30,300) | Rp 34,923 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 139,617) | Rp 356,233 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (Rp 42,161) | Rp 19,537 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (Rp 23,852) | Rp 19,724 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,129 (Rp 19,770,297) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €912 (Rp 15,970,139) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (Rp 2,419,914) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (Rp 14,149,497) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €618 (Rp 10,814,211) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (Rp 2,040,702) | Rp 813,523 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (Rp 664,470) | Rp 354,270 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (Rp 6,678,992) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (Rp 2,422,452) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Rp 190,378) | Rp 60,481 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 179,830) | Rp 67,068 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Rp 1,463,256) | Rp 653,954 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Rp 736,637) | Rp 423,397 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Rp 1,448,116) | Rp 1,103,610 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Rp 2,033,996) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,379 (Rp 444,293,363) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Rp 23,312) | Rp 8,915 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Rp 851,504) | Rp 237,123 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 187% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Rp 146,220) | Rp 23,300 | + 528% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Rp 192,698) | Rp 65,399 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (Rp 586,090) | Rp 254,843 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (Rp 90,084) | Rp 49,080 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (Rp 63,772) | Rp 19,454 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (Rp 63,751) | Rp 36,205 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (Rp 38,783) | Rp 18,007 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (Rp 42,519) | Rp 11,130 | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Rp 424,042) | Rp 86,706 | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (Rp 854,704) | Rp 166,095 | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Rp 388,107) | Rp 104,958 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Rp 1,159,995) | Rp 520,784 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Rp 1,170,586) | Rp 388,033 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 173,105) | Rp 111,803 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (Rp 60,957) | Rp 35,619 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (Rp 69,077) | Rp 47,498 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Rp 7,703,046) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Rp 5,252) | Rp 1,799 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Rp 817,562) | Rp 579,157 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Rp 124,623) | Rp 28,887 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia
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