Cost of living in Belgium compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (¥2,981) | ¥998 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,630) | ¥723 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (¥861) | ¥544 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (¥194) | ¥204 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (¥666) | ¥323 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (¥447) | ¥616 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,079) | ¥934 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (¥377) | ¥850 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥254) | ¥535 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (¥336) | ¥288 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,272) | ¥1,240 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (¥434) | ¥240 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.04 (¥321) | ¥202 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,559 (¥245,757) | ¥279,056 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,375 (¥216,680) | ¥163,427 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €310 (¥48,870) | ¥23,363 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 (¥151,188) | ¥150,519 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €806 (¥127,095) | ¥81,210 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (¥19,845) | ¥36,753 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (¥7,383) | ¥4,386 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €539 (¥85,027) | ¥49,710 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (¥20,352) | ¥17,687 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (¥1,971) | ¥1,118 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,650) | ¥1,483 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (¥13,428) | ¥6,145 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥5,743) | ¥5,263 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (¥15,067) | ¥9,604 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (¥19,342) | ¥13,529 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,198 (¥4,917,179) | ¥2,697,750 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (¥287) | ¥170 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥7,818) | ¥9,950 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (¥1,847) | ¥2,154 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,576) | ¥2,551 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (¥4,048) | ¥5,499 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥630) | ¥1,340 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (¥816) | ¥842 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (¥746) | ¥750 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥315) | ¥225 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.01 (¥631) | ¥233 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥3,636) | ¥3,812 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belgium | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,528) | ¥4,064 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,799) | ¥3,590 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (¥15,261) | ¥4,524 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥12,584) | ¥6,047 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,613) | ¥896 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (¥547) | ¥487 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.90 (¥772) | ¥585 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (¥88,349) | ¥98,506 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥39) | ¥52 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥5,306) | ¥9,275 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,263) | ¥587 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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