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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

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times less for grocery shopping in Belgium than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.61 EUR (3.03 USD) in Belgium and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Belgium.

2.61 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Belgium and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

2.19 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.17 EUR (18.75 USD) in Belgium and 17.19 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Belgium.

16.17 EUR
17.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.28 USD) in Belgium and 15.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Belgium.

8.00 EUR
15.52 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.7 EUR (13.57 USD) in Belgium and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Belgium.

11.70 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11 EUR (12.76 USD) in Belgium and 16.38 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Belgium.

11.00 EUR
16.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.23 EUR (2.59 USD) in Belgium and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Belgium.

2.23 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.27 EUR (4.95 USD) for 12 eggs in Belgium and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Belgium.

4.27 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.82 EUR (3.27 USD) in Belgium and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Belgium.

2.82 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.05 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium and 21.55 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Belgium.

19.05 EUR
21.55 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Belgium and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Belgium.

1.46 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.56 EUR (2.97 USD) in Belgium and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Belgium.

2.56 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.71 EUR (15.9 USD) in Belgium and 14.8 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Belgium.

13.71 EUR
14.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Belgium and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Belgium.

1.32 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Belgium and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Belgium.

2.16 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.36 EUR (2.74 USD) in Belgium and 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Belgium.

2.36 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Belgium and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Belgium.

2.31 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in Belgium and 7.13 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Belgium.

2.38 EUR
7.13 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.3 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium and 7.74 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

13.30 EUR
7.74 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) in Belgium and 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Belgium.

2.86 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Belgium and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Belgium.

0.99 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Belgium than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.15 EUR (4.81 USD) in Belgium and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Belgium.

4.15 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.72 EUR (3.15 USD) in Belgium and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Belgium.

2.72 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.8 EUR (6.73 USD) in Belgium and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Belgium.

5.80 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.8 USD) in Belgium and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Belgium.

5.00 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13 EUR (15.08 USD) in Belgium and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United States.

13.00 EUR
10.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (92.77 USD) in Belgium and 120.72 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Belgium.

80.00 EUR
120.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 EUR (28.99 USD) in Belgium and 22.42 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in the United States.

25.00 EUR
22.42 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 EUR (2.96 USD) in Belgium and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.93 times more for fuel in Belgium than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Belgium and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United States.

1.54 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.75 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times less for transportation in Belgium than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 52 EUR (60.3 USD) in Belgium and 113.82 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Belgium.

52.00 EUR
113.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Belgium and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (34.79 USD) in Belgium and 36.22 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Belgium.

30.00 EUR
36.22 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.65 EUR (3.07 USD) in Belgium and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the United States.

2.65 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.54 USD) in Belgium and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United States.

6.50 EUR
4.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 EUR (15.08 USD) in Belgium and 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Belgium.

13.00 EUR
17.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.81 EUR (41.53 USD) in Belgium and 136.05 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Belgium.

35.81 EUR
136.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 27.29 EUR (31.65 USD) in Belgium and 56.05 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Belgium.

27.29 EUR
56.05 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.1 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 1129 EUR (1309.34 USD) in Belgium and 3499 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Belgium.

1 129 EUR
3 499 EUR

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 930.95 EUR (1079.61 USD) in Belgium and 2193 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Belgium.

930.95 EUR
2 193 EUR

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 1985 EUR (2302.46 USD) in Belgium and 7089 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Belgium.

1 985 EUR
7 089 EUR

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 1536 EUR (1781.69 USD) in Belgium and 4507 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Belgium.

1 536 EUR
4 507 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.94 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 4650 EUR (5392.52 USD) in Belgium and 14965 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Belgium.

4 650 EUR
14 965 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4025 EUR (4667.72 USD) in Belgium and 10500 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Belgium.

4 025 EUR
10 500 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Belgium vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Belgium is 1.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2908 EUR (3372.24 USD) in Belgium and 4437 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.5% lower in Belgium.

2 908 EUR
4 437 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

74.9 EUR
89.5 EUR

Two stars

118 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

367 EUR
518 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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