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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 1.3 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.59 PLN (2.67 USD) in Spain and 10.98 PLN (3.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Spain.

9.59 PLN
10.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.95 PLN (2.22 USD) in Spain and 9.21 PLN (2.57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Spain.

7.95 PLN
9.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 61.47 PLN (17.12 USD) in Spain and 68.03 PLN (18.95 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Spain.

61.47 PLN
68.03 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.24 PLN (8.15 USD) in Spain and 33.66 PLN (9.38 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Spain.

29.24 PLN
33.66 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.73 PLN (9.12 USD) in Spain and 49.22 PLN (13.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Spain.

32.73 PLN
49.22 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.24 PLN (7.03 USD) in Spain and 46.28 PLN (12.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Spain.

25.24 PLN
46.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.09 PLN (1.42 USD) in Spain and 9.38 PLN (2.61 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Spain.

5.09 PLN
9.38 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.5 PLN (3.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 17.96 PLN (5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Spain.

12.50 PLN
17.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.25 PLN (2.3 USD) in Spain and 11.86 PLN (3.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Spain.

8.25 PLN
11.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 59.15 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 79.29 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Spain.

59.15 PLN
79.29 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain and 6.14 PLN (1.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Spain.

5.01 PLN
6.14 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.18 PLN (1.72 USD) in Spain and 10.77 PLN (3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Spain.

6.18 PLN
10.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 52.93 PLN (14.74 USD) in Spain and 57.68 PLN (16.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Spain.

52.93 PLN
57.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.46 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain and 5.55 PLN (1.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Spain.

4.46 PLN
5.55 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.74 PLN (2.16 USD) in Spain and 9.09 PLN (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Spain.

7.74 PLN
9.09 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.38 PLN (2.61 USD) in Spain and 9.93 PLN (2.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Spain.

9.38 PLN
9.93 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.57 PLN (2.11 USD) in Spain and 9.72 PLN (2.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Spain.

7.57 PLN
9.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.14 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain and 10.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Spain.

6.14 PLN
10.01 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 39.41 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 55.35 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Spain.

39.41 PLN
55.35 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Spain and 12.03 PLN (3.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Spain.

10.01 PLN
12.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.53 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain and 4.17 PLN (1.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Spain.

3.53 PLN
4.17 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.44 PLN (3.19 USD) in Spain and 17.46 PLN (4.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Spain.

11.44 PLN
17.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.49 PLN (3.2 USD) in Spain and 11.44 PLN (3.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Belgium.

11.49 PLN
11.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.73 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain and 24.4 PLN (6.8 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Spain.

14.73 PLN
24.40 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.83 PLN (4.69 USD) in Spain and 21.04 PLN (5.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Spain.

16.83 PLN
21.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.07 PLN (11.72 USD) in Spain and 54.69 PLN (15.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Spain.

42.07 PLN
54.69 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 252.43 PLN (70.33 USD) in Spain and 336.58 PLN (93.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25% lower in Spain.

252.43 PLN
336.58 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.11 PLN (17.58 USD) in Spain and 105.18 PLN (29.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.

63.11 PLN
105.18 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in Spain and 10.73 PLN (2.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Spain.

7.78 PLN
10.73 PLN

Fuel

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Spain vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times less for fuel in Spain than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.97 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 6.86 PLN (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13% lower in Spain.

5.97 PLN
6.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.29 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 6.42 PLN (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2% lower in Spain.

6.29 PLN
6.42 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.96 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain and 3.14 PLN (0.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Belgium.

3.96 PLN
3.14 PLN

Transportation

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Spain vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.27 times less for transportation in Spain than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 178.81 PLN (49.81 USD) in Spain and 218.78 PLN (60.95 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Spain.

178.81 PLN
218.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.31 PLN (1.76 USD) in Spain and 10.52 PLN (2.93 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.

6.31 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 105.18 PLN (29.3 USD) in Spain and 126.22 PLN (35.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Spain.

105.18 PLN
126.22 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.47 PLN (1.52 USD) in Spain and 11.15 PLN (3.11 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Spain.

5.47 PLN
11.15 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.73 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain and 27.35 PLN (7.62 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Spain.

14.73 PLN
27.35 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 42.07 PLN (11.72 USD) in Spain and 54.69 PLN (15.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Spain.

42.07 PLN
54.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 192.77 PLN (53.71 USD) in Spain and 150.66 PLN (41.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Belgium.

192.77 PLN
150.66 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.5 PLN (17.97 USD) in Spain and 114.81 PLN (31.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Spain.

64.50 PLN
114.81 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.18 times more 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 5941 PLN (1655.07 USD) in Spain and 4750 PLN (1323.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Belgium.

5 941 PLN
4 750 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 4124 PLN (1149.02 USD) in Spain and 3917 PLN (1091.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5% lower in Belgium.

4 124 PLN
3 917 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 10650 PLN (2966.87 USD) in Spain and 8353 PLN (2327.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Belgium.

10 650 PLN
8 353 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 7037 PLN (1960.53 USD) in Spain and 6464 PLN (1800.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Belgium.

7 037 PLN
6 464 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.27 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 28681 PLN (7990.33 USD) in Spain and 19564 PLN (5450.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Belgium.

28 681 PLN
19 564 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 17510 PLN (4878.18 USD) in Spain and 16934 PLN (4717.68 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Belgium.

17 510 PLN
16 934 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.36 times lower than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8982 PLN (2502.21 USD) in Spain and 12234 PLN (3408.34 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 26.6% lower in Spain.

8 982 PLN
12 234 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

389 PLN
312 PLN

Two stars

440 PLN
493 PLN

Three stars

617 PLN
496 PLN

Four stars

781 PLN
619 PLN

Five stars

1 637 PLN
1 526 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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