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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Belgium

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

Germany vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.37 USD) in Germany and 2.61 EUR (3.02 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Belgium.

2.91 EUR
2.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Germany and 2.19 EUR (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Germany.

1.79 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19 USD) in Germany and 16.17 EUR (18.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Belgium.

16.43 EUR
16.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.94 USD) in Germany and 8 EUR (9.25 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.75 USD) in Germany and 11.7 EUR (13.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Germany.

10.16 EUR
11.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.06 USD) in Germany and 11 EUR (12.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Germany.

8.70 EUR
11.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Germany and 2.23 EUR (2.58 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
2.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.27 EUR (4.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19% lower in Germany.

3.46 EUR
4.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.84 USD) in Germany and 2.82 EUR (3.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
2.82 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.03 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 19.1 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37% lower in Germany.

12.03 EUR
19.10 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.62 USD) in Germany and 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Germany.

1.40 EUR
1.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Germany and 2.56 EUR (2.96 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Germany.

1.78 EUR
2.56 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.63 USD) in Germany and 13.71 EUR (15.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Germany.

12.65 EUR
13.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Germany and 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Germany and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR
2.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.61 USD) in Germany and 2.36 EUR (2.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Germany.

2.26 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.01 USD) in Germany and 2.31 EUR (2.67 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Germany.

1.74 EUR
2.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.22 USD) in Germany and 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Belgium.

2.78 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.06 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 13.33 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2% lower in Germany.

13.06 EUR
13.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.84 USD) in Germany and 2.86 EUR (3.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Belgium.

3.32 EUR
2.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Germany and 0.99 EUR (1.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Germany.

0.93 EUR
0.99 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.2 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.46 USD) in Germany and 4.15 EUR (4.8 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7% lower in Germany.

3.86 EUR
4.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.49 USD) in Germany and 2.72 EUR (3.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Belgium.

3.02 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.2 USD) in Germany and 5.8 EUR (6.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Germany.

4.50 EUR
5.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.63 USD) in Germany and 5 EUR (5.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (13.87 USD) in Germany and 13 EUR (15.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Germany.

11.99 EUR
13.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (80.95 USD) in Germany and 80 EUR (92.52 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Germany.

70.00 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.35 USD) in Germany and 25 EUR (28.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Germany.

15.00 EUR
25.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3 USD) in Germany and 2.55 EUR (2.95 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Belgium.

2.59 EUR
2.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Germany than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Germany.

1.64 EUR
1.65 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.71 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.55 EUR (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Belgium.

1.71 EUR
1.55 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.07 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29% lower in Belgium.

1.07 EUR
0.76 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in Germany than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.23 USD) in Germany and 52 EUR (60.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Belgium.

59.00 EUR
52.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.05 USD) in Germany and 2.5 EUR (2.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Belgium.

3.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.5 USD) in Germany and 30 EUR (34.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Belgium.

36.75 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.66 USD) in Germany and 2.65 EUR (3.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Germany.

2.30 EUR
2.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.78 USD) in Germany and 6.5 EUR (7.52 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Germany.

5.00 EUR
6.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.75 USD) in Germany and 13 EUR (15.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Germany.

12.75 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.31 USD) in Germany and 35.81 EUR (41.41 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
35.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.24 USD) in Germany and 27.29 EUR (31.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
27.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.12 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than 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 1256 EUR (1452.7 USD) in Germany and 1129 EUR (1305.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Belgium.

1 256 EUR
1 129 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 938.38 EUR (1085.23 USD) in Germany and 930.95 EUR (1076.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Belgium.

938.38 EUR
930.95 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 2363 EUR (2732.63 USD) in Germany and 1985 EUR (2296.12 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16% lower in Belgium.

2 363 EUR
1 985 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 1689 EUR (1953.03 USD) in Germany and 1536 EUR (1776.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Belgium.

1 689 EUR
1 536 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.46 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than 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 7365 EUR (8517.56 USD) in Germany and 4650 EUR (5377.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Belgium.

7 365 EUR
4 650 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 5287 EUR (6114.27 USD) in Germany and 4025 EUR (4654.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Belgium.

5 287 EUR
4 025 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.04 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3494.55 USD) in Germany and 2908 EUR (3362.96 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 3.8% lower in Belgium.

3 022 EUR
2 908 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

85.2 EUR
75.1 EUR

Two stars

83.8 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

97.2 EUR
119 EUR

Four stars

114 EUR
149 EUR

Five stars

372 EUR
368 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels

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