Cost of living in Belgium compared to Australia
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| Food in Belgium is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (AU$32) | AU$23 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (AU$2.07) | AU$2.03 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (AU$4.58) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (AU$4.07) | AU$5.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.82 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (AU$3.27) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (AU$4.92) | AU$3.95 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (AU$3.59) | AU$2.90 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,559 (AU$2,517) | AU$4,165 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,315 (AU$2,124) | AU$2,882 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (AU$399) | AU$326 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (AU$1,470) | AU$2,685 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €741 (AU$1,197) | AU$2,025 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (AU$278) | AU$223 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (AU$80) | AU$70 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (AU$487) | AU$673 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (AU$178) | AU$270 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (AU$28) | AU$15 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (AU$19) | AU$43 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (AU$152) | AU$123 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (AU$67) | AU$94 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (AU$163) | AU$169 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (AU$208) | AU$187 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (AU$50,258) | AU$39,588 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (AU$2.78) | AU$1.97 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (AU$82) | AU$167 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (AU$52) | AU$86 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (AU$8) | AU$5.40 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (AU$3.35) | AU$4.39 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (AU$44) | AU$39 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Belgium | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$73) | AU$75 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (AU$43) | AU$46 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (AU$145) | AU$257 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (AU$152) | AU$127 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$20) | AU$22 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (AU$905) | AU$943 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.86 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (AU$50) | AU$89 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$14) | AU$46 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,083 prices entered by 372 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 23% cheaper than in Australia
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