Cost of living in Belgium compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨5,825) | ₨944 | + 517% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨3,185) | ₨1,140 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (₨1,683) | ₨401 | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨380) | ₨181 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (₨1,301) | ₨287 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (₨874) | ₨168 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,109) | ₨1,152 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (₨736) | ₨287 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨495) | ₨102 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (₨657) | ₨526 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,486) | ₨2,499 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (₨849) | ₨268 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.04 (₨627) | ₨158 | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,559 (₨480,225) | ₨134,247 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,375 (₨423,408) | ₨65,560 | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €310 (₨95,495) | ₨27,279 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 (₨295,432) | ₨69,571 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €806 (₨248,353) | ₨48,839 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (₨38,779) | ₨25,072 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (₨14,427) | ₨2,220 | + 550% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €539 (₨166,150) | ₨71,861 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (₨39,770) | ₨27,957 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₨3,852) | ₨1,360 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨3,181) | ₨1,526 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨26,239) | ₨4,218 | + 522% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨11,223) | ₨6,291 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (₨29,443) | ₨12,745 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (₨37,796) | ₨10,255 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,198 (₨9,608,511) | ₨4,775,380 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (₨560) | ₨270 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨15,277) | ₨4,513 | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨3,608) | ₨729 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨3,080) | ₨884 | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨7,910) | ₨2,402 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨1,232) | ₨2,247 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (₨1,594) | ₨772 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (₨1,458) | ₨677 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨616) | ₨208 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.01 (₨1,234) | ₨221 | + 459% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨7,105) | ₨2,282 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 275% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 275% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨18,619) | ₨2,878 | + 547% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨7,424) | ₨2,278 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (₨29,821) | ₨3,647 | + 718% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨24,590) | ₨7,900 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,152) | ₨2,449 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (₨1,069) | ₨675 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.90 (₨1,509) | ₨764 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (₨172,639) | ₨71,370 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨77) | ₨3.52 | + 2089% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨10,367) | ₨3,578 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨2,467) | ₨521 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 212% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,393 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan
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