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Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥1,964) | ¥1,019 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,061) | ¥714 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (¥634) | ¥466 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (¥131) | ¥199 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.32 (¥546) | ¥272 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (¥244) | ¥653 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥767) | ¥890 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (¥268) | ¥621 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (¥171) | ¥427 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (¥193) | ¥261 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,082) | ¥1,550 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.40 (¥303) | ¥210 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (¥170) | ¥200 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,130 (¥142,844) | ¥239,509 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €855 (¥108,079) | ¥120,252 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (¥16,822) | ¥23,358 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (¥98,771) | ¥123,093 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €603 (¥76,154) | ¥84,293 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €132 (¥16,687) | ¥11,955 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (¥4,121) | ¥4,050 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (¥52,143) | ¥61,346 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥11,998) | ¥15,579 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥972) | ¥745 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,260) | ¥1,601 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,216) | ¥6,784 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (¥4,879) | ¥4,071 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,409) | ¥8,377 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (¥15,094) | ¥12,050 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,676 (¥2,738,850) | ¥2,782,080 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥183) | ¥146 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,267) | ¥13,003 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,199) | ¥1,232 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.50 (¥695) | ¥1,175 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (¥3,299) | ¥4,149 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.65 (¥462) | ¥672 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (¥433) | ¥735 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.35 (¥423) | ¥471 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (¥189) | ¥143 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (¥376) | ¥221 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (¥2,641) | ¥2,643 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (¥5,425) | ¥4,236 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥2,614) | ¥3,338 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (¥5,665) | ¥10,379 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥7,822) | ¥8,199 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,208) | ¥943 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (¥399) | ¥487 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (¥473) | ¥532 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €427 (¥53,899) | ¥55,178 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (¥23) | ¥57 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥4,274) | ¥9,945 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥852) | ¥472 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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