Cost of living in Belgium compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 225 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 121 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.55 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 54 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 35 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 23 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 70 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 41 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.72 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 226 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 30 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,098 (Mex$ 26,586) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €920 (Mex$ 22,271) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (Mex$ 3,193) | Mex$ 966 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €793 (Mex$ 19,192) | Mex$ 10,263 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (Mex$ 14,561) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (Mex$ 2,806) | Mex$ 679 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 387 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €409 (Mex$ 9,899) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (Mex$ 3,384) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 98 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 94 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Mex$ 1,984) | Mex$ 861 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 671 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Mex$ 2,816) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 146% | |
| 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 | €25,452 (Mex$ 616,345) | Mex$ 357,886 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 549 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 75 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 188 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 551 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 79 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 49 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 57 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 31 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 29 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 182 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Mex$ 1,155) | Mex$ 293 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 150 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Mex$ 1,605) | Mex$ 805 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 670 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 122 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 71 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 40 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Mex$ 10,655) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Mex$ 1,039) | Mex$ 966 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 62 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 88% more expensive than in Mexico
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