Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,149) | ¥1,145 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,159) | ¥719 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (¥588) | ¥437 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥142) | ¥211 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (¥471) | ¥282 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (¥356) | ¥815 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥840) | ¥951 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (¥304) | ¥984 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (¥225) | ¥421 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (¥230) | ¥268 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,108) | ¥1,770 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (¥333) | ¥217 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (¥220) | ¥225 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (¥176,762) | ¥194,768 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (¥158,489) | ¥126,641 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (¥13,815) | ¥21,178 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 (¥113,478) | ¥142,258 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €689 (¥93,084) | ¥80,836 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (¥8,859) | ¥13,643 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (¥6,024) | ¥3,988 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (¥104,695) | ¥59,521 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (¥28,583) | ¥17,809 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥1,904) | ¥665 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,476) | ¥2,700 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥11,252) | ¥7,941 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (¥5,782) | ¥4,162 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (¥11,299) | ¥7,471 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (¥16,435) | ¥15,388 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,153 (¥3,398,782) | ¥2,576,380 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥205) | ¥161 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (¥6,529) | ¥16,725 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,249) | ¥1,370 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,658) | ¥1,955 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (¥4,370) | ¥3,523 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (¥695) | ¥2,205 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (¥496) | ¥648 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (¥510) | ¥409 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (¥257) | ¥143 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (¥294) | ¥184 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,025) | ¥3,583 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (¥6,295) | ¥4,280 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,275) | ¥3,593 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥9,775) | ¥20,657 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥8,415) | ¥6,242 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,422) | ¥1,034 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (¥426) | ¥533 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (¥535) | ¥526 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (¥56,092) | ¥58,872 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥34) | ¥41 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (¥5,335) | ¥11,178 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,036) | ¥554 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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