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Cost of Living & Prices:
Belgium vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Belgium vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.42 times less for grocery shopping in Belgium than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.46 USD in Belgium and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Belgium.

2.46 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 USD in Belgium and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Belgium.

1.65 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.28 USD in Belgium and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Belgium.

18.28 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.7 USD in Belgium and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Belgium.

8.70 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.46 USD in Belgium and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Belgium.

10.46 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 USD in Belgium and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Belgium.

8.70 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.24 USD in Belgium and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Belgium.

2.24 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.26 USD for 12 eggs in Belgium and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Belgium.

3.26 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 USD in Belgium and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Belgium.

3.36 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.09 USD in Belgium and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Belgium.

22.09 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.64 USD in Belgium and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Belgium.

1.64 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.17 USD in Belgium and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Belgium.

2.17 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.01 USD in Belgium and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Belgium.

15.01 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 USD in Belgium and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Belgium.

1.23 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.27 USD in Belgium and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Belgium.

1.27 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.53 USD in Belgium and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Belgium.

2.53 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.46 USD in Belgium and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Belgium.

1.46 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.11 USD in Belgium and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Belgium.

2.11 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.42 USD in Belgium and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

15.42 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 USD in Belgium and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Belgium.

2.83 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 USD in Belgium and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Belgium.

1.07 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Belgium vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Belgium than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 USD in Belgium and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Belgium.

3.64 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.58 USD in Belgium and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Belgium.

2.58 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.44 USD in Belgium and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32% lower in Belgium.

5.44 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.44 USD in Belgium and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Belgium.

5.44 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.79 USD in Belgium and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Belgium.

9.79 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.16 USD in Belgium and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Belgium.

76.16 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.32 USD in Belgium and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Belgium.

16.32 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.53 USD in Belgium and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United States.

2.53 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Belgium vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.81 times more for fuel in Belgium than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.9 USD in Belgium and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in the United States.

1.90 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.74 USD in Belgium and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United States.

1.74 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.78 USD
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Transportation

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Belgium vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.73 times less for transportation in Belgium than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.4 USD in Belgium and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Belgium.

54.40 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.72 USD in Belgium and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Belgium.

2.72 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32.64 USD in Belgium and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

32.64 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.18 USD in Belgium and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United States.

2.18 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.33 USD in Belgium and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

5.33 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Belgium vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13.06 USD in Belgium and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Belgium.

13.06 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.49 USD in Belgium and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Belgium.

33.49 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.36 USD in Belgium and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Belgium.

24.36 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Belgium vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.26 times less for renting an apartment in Belgium than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1053 USD in Belgium and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Belgium.

1 053 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 866.02 USD in Belgium and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Belgium.

866.02 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1825 USD in Belgium and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Belgium.

1 825 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1593 USD in Belgium and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Belgium.

1 593 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Belgium vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.01 times less for buying an apartment in Belgium than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4250 USD in Belgium and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Belgium.

4 250 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3563 USD in Belgium and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Belgium.

3 563 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Belgium vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Belgium is 2.01 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2984 USD in Belgium and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 50.2% lower in Belgium.

2 984 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Belgium vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

83.9 USD
113 USD

Two stars

116 USD
129 USD

Three stars

147 USD
179 USD

Four stars

187 USD
242 USD

Five stars

320 USD
551 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Belgium: 20 cities, 407 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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