Cost of living in Belgium compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 237% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (₨6,098) | ₨733 | + 732% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,289) | ₨1,127 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (₨1,801) | ₨522 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (₨430) | ₨208 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (₨1,217) | ₨321 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (₨949) | ₨151 | + 527% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨2,352) | ₨1,085 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (₨792) | ₨315 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (₨591) | ₨92 | + 544% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (₨658) | ₨631 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,408) | ₨2,419 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 (₨919) | ₨254 | + 262% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.19 (₨676) | ₨145 | + 366% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,531 (₨473,587) | ₨148,435 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,297 (₨401,170) | ₨80,959 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €285 (₨88,239) | ₨28,403 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €933 (₨288,566) | ₨78,848 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €786 (₨243,144) | ₨49,088 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (₨60,678) | ₨20,612 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (₨15,149) | ₨2,378 | + 537% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (₨100,080) | ₨66,138 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨37,120) | ₨30,635 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €25 (₨7,857) | ₨1,334 | + 489% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨3,461) | ₨2,564 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (₨29,207) | ₨3,990 | + 632% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (₨12,913) | ₨9,761 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨31,277) | ₨15,603 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (₨39,845) | ₨10,887 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (₨9,629,651) | ₨4,397,740 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₨533) | ₨285 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨15,419) | ₨3,201 | + 382% | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨3,625) | ₨266 | + 1260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨3,094) | ₨697 | + 344% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (₨10,002) | ₨3,732 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (₨1,635) | ₨812 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (₨1,589) | ₨616 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (₨1,521) | ₨589 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (₨642) | ₨379 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (₨1,237) | ₨260 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (₨8,354) | ₨697 | + 1099% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belgium | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨13,959) | ₨3,554 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (₨8,183) | ₨1,717 | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨27,800) | ₨6,844 | + 306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (₨29,051) | ₨7,013 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨3,760) | ₨2,877 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (₨1,164) | ₨562 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (₨1,554) | ₨912 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (₨173,415) | ₨70,829 | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨77) | ₨255 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨9,549) | ₨4,288 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨2,585) | ₨448 | + 477% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan
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