Cost of Living & Prices:
Belgium vs. United States

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.63 USD in Belgium and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Belgium.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.47 USD in Belgium and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Belgium.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14.5 USD in Belgium and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.89 USD in Belgium and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.91 USD in Belgium and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.02 USD in Belgium and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Belgium.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.47 USD in Belgium and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Belgium.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.25 USD in Belgium and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.5 USD in Belgium and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Belgium.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 30.45 USD in Belgium and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Belgium.

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 1260 USD in Belgium and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Belgium.

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 2215 USD in Belgium and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Belgium.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5188 USD in Belgium and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3245 USD in Belgium and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 36.9% lower in Belgium.