Cost of Living & Prices:
Belgium vs. United States

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.49 USD in Belgium and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Belgium.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.21 USD in Belgium and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Belgium.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.39 USD in Belgium and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Belgium.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.64 USD in Belgium and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.82 USD in Belgium and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 52.15 USD in Belgium and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Belgium.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 31.29 USD in Belgium and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United States.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.11 USD in Belgium and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.52 USD in Belgium and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Belgium.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.35 USD in Belgium and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% 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 1010 USD in Belgium and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% 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 1750 USD in Belgium and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% 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 4074 USD in Belgium and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2861 USD in Belgium and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 52.3% lower in Belgium.