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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.05 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.05 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Belgium.

3.33 USD
3.05 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.56 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.92 USD
2.56 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 18.87 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.86 USD
18.87 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.34 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Belgium.

11.36 USD
9.34 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.56 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.66 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.56 USD
13.66 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.84 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Belgium.

22.73 USD
12.84 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.6 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Belgium.

3.19 USD
2.60 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.87 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.98 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.87 USD
4.98 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.98 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.29 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Belgium.

3.98 USD
3.29 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 22.09 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Belgium.

29.61 USD
22.09 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.7 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 USD
1.70 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.99 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.19 USD
2.99 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 16 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.64 USD
16.00 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.54 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Belgium.

1.74 USD
1.54 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.79 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.52 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.79 USD
2.52 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.75 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Belgium.

3.07 USD
2.75 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.7 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
2.70 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.78 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.49 USD
2.78 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.42 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Belgium.

19.23 USD
15.42 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.34 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Belgium.

3.60 USD
3.34 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.16 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Belgium.

1.88 USD
1.16 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.06 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.84 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Belgium.

5.12 USD
4.84 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.17 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.81 USD
3.17 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.65 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.77 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Belgium.

8.65 USD
6.77 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.84 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Belgium.

7.90 USD
5.84 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.69 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.17 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.69 USD
15.17 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 106.94 USD in the United Kingdom and 93.37 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Belgium.

106.94 USD
93.37 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 29.18 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.74 USD
29.18 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.98 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.76 USD
2.98 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.91 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 1% lower in Belgium.

1.93 USD
1.91 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.79 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Belgium.

1.83 USD
1.79 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.88 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Belgium.

1.28 USD
0.88 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.76 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 248.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 60.69 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Belgium.

248.76 USD
60.69 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.92 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Belgium.

4.01 USD
2.92 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 35.01 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Belgium.

40.10 USD
35.01 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.09 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Belgium.

3.34 USD
3.09 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.59 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.88 USD
7.59 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.17 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Belgium.

20.05 USD
15.17 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 41.79 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Belgium.

64.43 USD
41.79 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.85 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

24.00 USD
31.85 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.2 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2965 USD in the United Kingdom and 1318 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Belgium.

2 965 USD
1 318 USD

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 2212 USD in the United Kingdom and 1087 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Belgium.

2 212 USD
1 087 USD

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 5509 USD in the United Kingdom and 2317 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Belgium.

5 509 USD
2 317 USD

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 3677 USD in the United Kingdom and 1793 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Belgium.

3 677 USD
1 793 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.12 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 20282 USD in the United Kingdom and 5427 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Belgium.

20 282 USD
5 427 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 11279 USD in the United Kingdom and 4698 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Belgium.

11 279 USD
4 698 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.17 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3969 USD in the United Kingdom and 3394 USD in Belgium. The average salary is 14.5% lower in Belgium.

3 969 USD
3 394 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
86.9 USD

Two stars

122 USD
137 USD

Three stars

128 USD
138 USD

Four stars

166 USD
172 USD

Five stars

422 USD
425 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels

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