- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 119 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 96 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 66 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 31 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 64 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 38 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 216 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,144 (Mex$ 24,897) | Mex$ 19,272 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (Mex$ 18,673) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Mex$ 2,853) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (Mex$ 17,301) | Mex$ 12,101 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (Mex$ 13,034) | Mex$ 6,807 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (Mex$ 2,632) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 382 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (Mex$ 9,347) | Mex$ 8,049 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Mex$ 2,225) | Mex$ 2,024 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 109 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 77 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Mex$ 1,935) | Mex$ 840 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 674 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,020) | Mex$ 1,538 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Mex$ 2,535) | Mex$ 1,352 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,664 (Mex$ 449,913) | Mex$ 316,959 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Mex$ 1,070) | Mex$ 455 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 77 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 186 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 544 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 72 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 56 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 126 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 383 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 139 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 752 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 103 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 45 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Mex$ 9,424) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Mex$ 4.30) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 766 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 52 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 69% more expensive than in Mexico
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