Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,076) | ¥1,001 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,019) | ¥722 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (¥570) | ¥446 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥113) | ¥214 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (¥383) | ¥289 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (¥247) | ¥501 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (¥641) | ¥1,246 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (¥245) | ¥640 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (¥189) | ¥381 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (¥180) | ¥260 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥916) | ¥1,652 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (¥286) | ¥221 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (¥160) | ¥277 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,216 (¥143,824) | ¥212,128 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €936 (¥110,745) | ¥121,270 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (¥18,193) | ¥15,948 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (¥103,100) | ¥127,445 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (¥72,178) | ¥86,552 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (¥11,927) | ¥11,000 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (¥3,747) | ¥3,835 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 (¥37,168) | ¥39,892 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥10,740) | ¥10,465 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,215) | ¥749 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,183) | ¥2,162 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥9,838) | ¥6,528 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (¥5,381) | ¥4,644 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥10,473) | ¥7,685 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (¥16,161) | ¥13,013 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,410 (¥2,768,459) | ¥2,936,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥165) | ¥142 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥5,884) | ¥9,348 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥895) | ¥1,406 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥840) | ¥929 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥2,992) | ¥8,740 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.48 (¥648) | ¥554 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (¥489) | ¥669 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (¥469) | ¥525 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (¥204) | ¥206 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (¥252) | ¥238 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,308) | ¥2,654 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (¥5,126) | ¥3,275 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,590) | ¥3,323 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (¥8,255) | ¥16,766 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (¥7,622) | ¥5,924 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,208) | ¥806 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (¥409) | ¥520 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (¥535) | ¥510 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €425 (¥50,230) | ¥47,822 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (¥33) | ¥26 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (¥3,271) | ¥8,220 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥829) | ¥491 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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