Cost of living in Belgium compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 177 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 110 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 54 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 33 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 68 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 40 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 225 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 29 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,216 (Mex$ 29,609) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €936 (Mex$ 22,799) | Mex$ 8,719 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (Mex$ 3,745) | Mex$ 1,252 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (Mex$ 21,225) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (Mex$ 14,859) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (Mex$ 2,455) | Mex$ 848 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 378 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 (Mex$ 7,652) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 101 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 84 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Mex$ 2,025) | Mex$ 840 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 618 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Mex$ 2,156) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (Mex$ 3,327) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,410 (Mex$ 569,941) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 499 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 83 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 201 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 530 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.48 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 70 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 48 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 56 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 189 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 344 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 140 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Mex$ 1,699) | Mex$ 954 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Mex$ 1,569) | Mex$ 658 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 114 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 61 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 40 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €425 (Mex$ 10,341) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 925 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 57 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 94% more expensive than in Mexico
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