Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (¥2,458) | ¥981 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,115) | ¥700 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (¥604) | ¥414 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (¥140) | ¥205 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 (¥494) | ¥251 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (¥318) | ¥655 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (¥651) | ¥964 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (¥297) | ¥741 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥214) | ¥391 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.72 (¥228) | ¥300 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,066) | ¥1,420 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (¥322) | ¥178 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (¥188) | ¥217 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,092 (¥144,631) | ¥299,320 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €891 (¥117,990) | ¥164,446 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (¥18,758) | ¥21,056 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (¥101,276) | ¥150,152 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €589 (¥77,944) | ¥78,123 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (¥17,735) | ¥11,902 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (¥5,391) | ¥4,118 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €409 (¥54,132) | ¥70,060 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (¥18,507) | ¥12,705 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,403) | ¥794 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,336) | ¥2,406 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (¥10,849) | ¥7,319 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (¥5,785) | ¥4,417 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥10,900) | ¥8,375 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥15,399) | ¥13,139 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,597 (¥3,389,743) | ¥2,627,120 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (¥176) | ¥135 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (¥6,253) | ¥10,272 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,106) | ¥1,148 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (¥1,458) | ¥1,229 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (¥4,523) | ¥5,176 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (¥681) | ¥803 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (¥462) | ¥611 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (¥461) | ¥528 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (¥269) | ¥152 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (¥322) | ¥258 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (¥3,219) | ¥3,156 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (¥6,318) | ¥3,672 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,913) | ¥3,638 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (¥8,775) | ¥16,372 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (¥8,369) | ¥6,066 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,324) | ¥1,131 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥463) | ¥435 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (¥501) | ¥548 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (¥58,269) | ¥55,862 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (¥40) | ¥53 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (¥5,682) | ¥9,625 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥922) | ¥530 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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