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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

EURUSD

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 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Spain and 2.61 EUR (3.05 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Spain.

2.28 EUR
2.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) in Spain and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.07 USD) in Spain and 16.17 EUR (18.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Spain.

14.61 EUR
16.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.12 USD) in Spain and 8 EUR (9.34 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.09 USD) in Spain and 11.7 EUR (13.67 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Spain.

7.78 EUR
11.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.01 USD) in Spain and 11 EUR (12.85 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Spain.

6.00 EUR
11.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Spain and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Spain.

1.21 EUR
2.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Spain.

2.97 EUR
4.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Spain and 2.82 EUR (3.29 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
2.82 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.11 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 18.91 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Spain.

14.11 EUR
18.91 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Spain and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Spain.

1.19 EUR
1.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Spain and 2.56 EUR (2.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Spain.

1.47 EUR
2.56 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.69 USD) in Spain and 13.71 EUR (16.01 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Spain.

12.58 EUR
13.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Spain and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Spain and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Spain.

1.84 EUR
2.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Spain and 2.36 EUR (2.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Spain.

2.23 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Spain and 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Spain.

1.80 EUR
2.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Spain.

1.46 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.4 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 13.2 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Spain.

9.40 EUR
13.20 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Spain and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
2.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Spain and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Spain.

0.84 EUR
0.99 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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 2.72 EUR (3.18 USD) in Spain and 4.15 EUR (4.85 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Spain.

2.72 EUR
4.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.19 USD) in Spain and 2.72 EUR (3.18 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Belgium.

2.73 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Spain and 5.8 EUR (6.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
5.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.67 USD) in Spain and 5 EUR (5.84 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Spain.

4.00 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.68 USD) in Spain and 13 EUR (15.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Spain.

10.00 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 60 EUR (70.09 USD) in Spain and 80 EUR (93.45 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25% lower in Spain.

60.00 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.52 USD) in Spain and 25 EUR (29.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.

15.00 EUR
25.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Spain and 2.55 EUR (2.98 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Spain.

1.85 EUR
2.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Spain vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Spain than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Spain.

1.42 EUR
1.64 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
1.53 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Spain and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Belgium.

0.94 EUR
0.75 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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 42.5 EUR (49.65 USD) in Spain and 52 EUR (60.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Spain.

42.50 EUR
52.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 2.5 EUR (2.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.2 USD) in Spain and 30 EUR (35.04 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Spain.

25.00 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Spain and 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Spain.

1.30 EUR
2.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Spain and 6.5 EUR (7.59 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
6.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 10 EUR (11.68 USD) in Spain and 13 EUR (15.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Spain.

10.00 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (53.52 USD) in Spain and 35.81 EUR (41.83 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Belgium.

45.82 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 15.33 EUR (17.91 USD) in Spain and 27.29 EUR (31.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Spain.

15.33 EUR
27.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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 1412 EUR (1649.46 USD) in Spain and 1129 EUR (1318.87 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20% lower in Belgium.

1 412 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 980.31 EUR (1145.12 USD) in Spain and 930.95 EUR (1087.46 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5% lower in Belgium.

980.31 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 2531 EUR (2956.81 USD) in Spain and 1985 EUR (2319.21 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Belgium.

2 531 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 1673 EUR (1953.88 USD) in Spain and 1536 EUR (1794.65 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Belgium.

1 673 EUR
1 536 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

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 6817 EUR (7963.23 USD) in Spain and 4650 EUR (5431.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Belgium.

6 817 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 4162 EUR (4861.64 USD) in Spain and 4025 EUR (4701.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Belgium.

4 162 EUR
4 025 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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 2135 EUR (2493.73 USD) in Spain and 2908 EUR (3396.78 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 26.6% lower in Spain.

2 135 EUR
2 908 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

92.8 EUR
74.4 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
118 EUR

Three stars

147 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

186 EUR
148 EUR

Five stars

390 EUR
364 EUR

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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