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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain 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

PLNUSDEUR

Spain vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.36 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.15 PLN (2.41 USD) in Spain and 9.57 PLN (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Spain.

9.15 PLN
9.57 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.01 PLN (2.11 USD) in Spain and 6.44 PLN (1.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Belgium.

8.01 PLN
6.44 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.72 PLN (13.65 USD) in Spain and 71.16 PLN (18.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Spain.

51.72 PLN
71.16 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 23.72 PLN (6.26 USD) in Spain and 33.89 PLN (8.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

23.72 PLN
33.89 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.35 PLN (8.27 USD) in Spain and 40.71 PLN (10.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23% lower in Spain.

31.35 PLN
40.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.6 PLN (5.7 USD) in Spain and 33.89 PLN (8.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Spain.

21.60 PLN
33.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.19 PLN (1.11 USD) in Spain and 8.73 PLN (2.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52% lower in Spain.

4.19 PLN
8.73 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.08 PLN (2.66 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 12.71 PLN (3.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Spain.

10.08 PLN
12.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.44 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 13.09 PLN (3.45 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Spain.

6.44 PLN
13.09 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.45 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 83.72 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Spain.

62.45 PLN
83.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.49 PLN (1.18 USD) in Spain and 6.4 PLN (1.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Spain.

4.49 PLN
6.40 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.87 PLN (1.29 USD) in Spain and 8.43 PLN (2.22 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Spain.

4.87 PLN
8.43 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 45.03 PLN (11.88 USD) in Spain and 58.46 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23% lower in Spain.

45.03 PLN
58.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.81 PLN (1.01 USD) in Spain and 4.79 PLN (1.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Spain.

3.81 PLN
4.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.72 PLN (1.51 USD) in Spain and 4.96 PLN (1.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Belgium.

5.72 PLN
4.96 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.5 PLN (1.98 USD) in Spain and 9.87 PLN (2.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 24% lower in Spain.

7.50 PLN
9.87 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.38 PLN (1.42 USD) in Spain and 5.68 PLN (1.5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Spain.

5.38 PLN
5.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.29 PLN (1.4 USD) in Spain and 8.22 PLN (2.17 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Spain.

5.29 PLN
8.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 41.61 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 58.44 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Spain.

41.61 PLN
58.44 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.3 PLN (2.19 USD) in Spain and 11.01 PLN (2.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Spain.

8.30 PLN
11.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.92 PLN (0.77 USD) in Spain and 4.15 PLN (1.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Spain.

2.92 PLN
4.15 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.35 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.02 PLN (2.38 USD) in Spain and 14.19 PLN (3.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Spain.

9.02 PLN
14.19 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10 PLN (2.64 USD) in Spain and 10.04 PLN (2.65 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Spain.

10.00 PLN
10.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.83 PLN (3.91 USD) in Spain and 21.18 PLN (5.59 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

14.83 PLN
21.18 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.83 PLN (3.91 USD) in Spain and 21.18 PLN (5.59 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

14.83 PLN
21.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 33.89 PLN (8.94 USD) in Spain and 38.12 PLN (10.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Spain.

33.89 PLN
38.12 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 211.8 PLN (55.89 USD) in Spain and 296.52 PLN (78.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Spain.

211.80 PLN
296.52 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.83 PLN (13.41 USD) in Spain and 63.54 PLN (16.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Spain.

50.83 PLN
63.54 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.95 PLN (1.83 USD) in Spain and 9.87 PLN (2.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Spain.

6.95 PLN
9.87 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

Spain vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in Spain than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.69 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain and 6.9 PLN (1.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Spain.

5.69 PLN
6.90 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.16 PLN (1.62 USD) in Spain and 6.62 PLN (1.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Spain.

6.16 PLN
6.62 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.91 PLN (1.03 USD) in Spain and 3.5 PLN (0.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Belgium.

3.91 PLN
3.50 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

Spain vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times less for transportation in Spain than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 231.28 PLN (61.03 USD) in Spain and 211.8 PLN (55.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Belgium.

231.28 PLN
211.80 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.35 PLN (1.68 USD) in Spain and 10.59 PLN (2.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.

6.35 PLN
10.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.19 PLN (24.59 USD) in Spain and 127.08 PLN (33.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Spain.

93.19 PLN
127.08 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.66 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain and 8.47 PLN (2.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45% lower in Spain.

4.66 PLN
8.47 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.83 PLN (3.91 USD) in Spain and 20.76 PLN (5.48 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Spain.

14.83 PLN
20.76 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 38.12 PLN (10.06 USD) in Spain and 50.83 PLN (13.41 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25% lower in Spain.

38.12 PLN
50.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 175.41 PLN (46.29 USD) in Spain and 130.38 PLN (34.4 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Belgium.

175.41 PLN
130.38 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 53.12 PLN (14.02 USD) in Spain and 94.84 PLN (25.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 44% lower in Spain.

53.12 PLN
94.84 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.02 times less for renting an apartment in Spain 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 4275 PLN (1128.13 USD) in Spain and 4101 PLN (1082.05 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Belgium.

4 275 PLN
4 101 PLN

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 3351 PLN (884.33 USD) in Spain and 3372 PLN (889.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Spain.

3 351 PLN
3 372 PLN

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 7410 PLN (1955.17 USD) in Spain and 7105 PLN (1874.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Belgium.

7 410 PLN
7 105 PLN

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 5371 PLN (1417.34 USD) in Spain and 6203 PLN (1636.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Spain.

5 371 PLN
6 203 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Spain vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.24 times more for buying an apartment in Spain 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 22804 PLN (6017.32 USD) in Spain and 16546 PLN (4366.11 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Belgium.

22 804 PLN
16 546 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 15066 PLN (3975.53 USD) in Spain and 13873 PLN (3660.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Belgium.

15 066 PLN
13 873 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

Spain vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.38 times lower than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8423 PLN (2222.66 USD) in Spain and 11618 PLN (3065.76 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 27.5% lower in Spain.

8 423 PLN
11 618 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

411 PLN
329 PLN

Two stars

465 PLN
520 PLN

Three stars

652 PLN
524 PLN

Four stars

824 PLN
653 PLN

Five stars

1 728 PLN
1 611 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels

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