Prices and Cost of Living in Belgium
Travel Budget Calculator
Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Belgium. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.
Backpacker's budget
Traveling with a backpack
from 64.72 EUR to 76.45 EUR
Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 22 January 2025.
How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?
Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 64.72 EUR to 76.45 EUR. On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 127 EUR to 156 EUR. You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Belgium. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 6.57 EUR to 10.11 EUR
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 8.73 EUR to 15.13 EUR
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 22 January 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Belgium?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 6.57 EUR to 10.11 EUR when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 8.73 EUR to 15.13 EUR per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 22 January 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Belgium
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Belgium, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Brussels.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 2.26 EUR |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.26 EUR |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.52 EUR |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.52 EUR |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.80 EUR |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.80 EUR |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 EUR |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 EUR |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 9.61 EUR |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 9.61 EUR |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 EUR |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 EUR |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.00 EUR |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.00 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.09 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.09 EUR |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre | 21.21 EUR |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 EUR |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 EUR |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.99 EUR |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.99 EUR |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 13.80 EUR |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 13.80 EUR |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.13 EUR |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.13 EUR |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.17 EUR |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.17 EUR |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.33 EUR |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.33 EUR |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.34 EUR |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.34 EUR |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.94 EUR |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.94 EUR |
| Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre | 14.80 EUR |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.60 EUR |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.60 EUR |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.98 EUR |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.98 EUR |
Food and beverage prices in Belgium
Popular food products found on store shelves in Belgium include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 1.17 EUR for a kilo of onions to 16.8 EUR for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1.94 EUR per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.99 EUR per half kilo. Bananas cost 1.52 EUR per kilo, while apples cost 2.26 EUR per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.98 EUR. Dairy prices in Belgium, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.13 EUR, and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 13.8 EUR. Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 9.61 EUR per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 3 EUR, and the average price of tomatoes is 2.6 EUR per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.35 EUR |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.35 EUR |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.37 EUR |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.37 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.00 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.00 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 EUR |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 EUR |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 EUR |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 EUR |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 EUR |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 EUR |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 EUR |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.33 EUR |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.33 EUR |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Belgium vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 3.35 EUR, while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2.37 EUR. At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 9 EUR for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 70 EUR. Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 15 EUR.
Public Transportation Prices
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 EUR |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 EUR |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 EUR |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 EUR |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 EUR |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 EUR |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 EUR |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 EUR |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 EUR |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 EUR |
How much does transportation cost in Belgium?
The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2.5 EUR, while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 50 EUR. Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 4.9 EUR, along with a per-kilometer charge of 2 EUR.
Fuel Prices
| Diesel 1L | 1.75 EUR |
| Gasoline 1L | 1.68 EUR |
| LPG 1L | 0.89 EUR |
Fuel prices in Belgium
Average fuel prices in Belgium are 1.68 EUR per liter of gasoline and 1.75 EUR per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 0.89 EUR.
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 EUR |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 EUR |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.78 EUR |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.78 EUR |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.39 EUR |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.39 EUR |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 968 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 968 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 796 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 796 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1 677 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1 677 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1 464 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1 464 EUR |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belgium?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Belgium varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 796 EUR per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 968 EUR per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 3906 EUR per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3 906 EUR |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3 906 EUR |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3 275 EUR |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3 275 EUR |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2 743 EUR |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2 743 EUR |
Hotel Prices in Belgium
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
What is the average cost of a hotel room?
Accommodation prices in Belgium vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Brussels (December 2024) ranges from 70 EUR per night in a hostel to about 194 EUR in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 228 EUR upwards.
• Prices for products and services in Brussels. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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