Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (¥3,137) | ¥1,023 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,692) | ¥790 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (¥926) | ¥521 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (¥221) | ¥225 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (¥626) | ¥319 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (¥488) | ¥564 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,210) | ¥1,287 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (¥407) | ¥611 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (¥304) | ¥399 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (¥338) | ¥307 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,239) | ¥1,236 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 (¥473) | ¥203 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.19 (¥348) | ¥177 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,531 (¥243,631) | ¥365,978 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,297 (¥206,377) | ¥174,960 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €285 (¥45,393) | ¥20,112 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €933 (¥148,449) | ¥167,408 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €786 (¥125,083) | ¥105,023 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (¥31,215) | ¥13,280 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (¥7,793) | ¥4,420 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (¥51,485) | ¥61,842 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥19,096) | ¥10,283 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €25 (¥4,042) | ¥1,221 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,781) | ¥2,588 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (¥15,025) | ¥8,396 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (¥6,643) | ¥5,233 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥16,090) | ¥9,426 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (¥20,498) | ¥12,490 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (¥4,953,855) | ¥3,004,620 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (¥274) | ¥167 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥7,932) | ¥8,534 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (¥1,865) | ¥1,575 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,592) | ¥2,993 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (¥5,145) | ¥6,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (¥841) | ¥1,337 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (¥817) | ¥948 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (¥783) | ¥622 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (¥330) | ¥248 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥636) | ¥204 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (¥4,297) | ¥4,086 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (¥7,181) | ¥5,118 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (¥4,210) | ¥3,882 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (¥14,301) | ¥9,078 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (¥14,945) | ¥7,916 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,934) | ¥1,898 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (¥599) | ¥526 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (¥799) | ¥631 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (¥89,211) | ¥35,175 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥40) | ¥52 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (¥4,912) | ¥9,541 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,330) | ¥578 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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