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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 1.07 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.28 PLN (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.69 PLN (2.58 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Belgium.

10.28 PLN
9.69 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.46 PLN (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.52 PLN (1.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.46 PLN
6.52 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.08 PLN (14.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.05 PLN (19.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

53.08 PLN
72.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.8 PLN (12.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.31 PLN (9.12 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Belgium.

45.80 PLN
34.31 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.55 PLN (9.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.21 PLN (10.96 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.55 PLN
41.21 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.92 PLN (17.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.31 PLN (9.12 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Belgium.

66.92 PLN
34.31 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.18 PLN (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.83 PLN (2.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Belgium.

10.18 PLN
8.83 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.23 PLN (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 12.87 PLN (3.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Belgium.

13.23 PLN
12.87 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.11 PLN (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.25 PLN (3.52 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.11 PLN
13.25 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 111.39 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 83.1 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Belgium.

111.39 PLN
83.10 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.43 PLN (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.48 PLN (1.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.43 PLN
6.48 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.9 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.53 PLN (2.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.90 PLN
8.53 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.96 PLN (8.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 59.18 PLN (15.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.96 PLN
59.18 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.9 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.85 PLN (1.29 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Belgium.

5.90 PLN
4.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.6 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.02 PLN (1.33 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Belgium.

5.60 PLN
5.02 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.13 PLN (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.99 PLN (2.66 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Belgium.

10.13 PLN
9.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.65 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.75 PLN (1.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.65 PLN
5.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.21 PLN (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.32 PLN (2.21 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Belgium.

9.21 PLN
8.32 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.34 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 58.01 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Belgium.

72.34 PLN
58.01 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.32 PLN (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.15 PLN (2.96 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Belgium.

12.32 PLN
11.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.2 PLN (1.12 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Belgium.

5.85 PLN
4.20 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.45 PLN (4.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.37 PLN (3.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Belgium.

17.45 PLN
14.37 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.16 PLN (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.16 PLN (2.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.16 PLN
10.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.53 PLN (8.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.44 PLN (5.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Belgium.

30.53 PLN
21.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.44 PLN (6.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.44 PLN (5.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

25.44 PLN
21.44 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.62 PLN (9.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 38.6 PLN (10.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

35.62 PLN
38.60 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 356.22 PLN (94.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 300.2 PLN (79.8 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

356.22 PLN
300.20 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 76.33 PLN (20.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 64.33 PLN (17.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

76.33 PLN
64.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.02 PLN (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.99 PLN (2.66 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.02 PLN
9.99 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.81 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.85 PLN (1.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.81 PLN
6.85 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.58 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.57 PLN (1.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Belgium.

6.58 PLN
6.57 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.47 PLN (0.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Belgium.

5.30 PLN
3.47 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.58 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 801.5 PLN (213.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 214.43 PLN (57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Belgium.

801.50 PLN
214.43 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.23 PLN (3.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.72 PLN (2.85 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19% lower in Belgium.

13.23 PLN
10.72 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 146.56 PLN (38.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 128.66 PLN (34.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Belgium.

146.56 PLN
128.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.65 PLN (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 PLN (2.28 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Belgium.

8.65 PLN
8.58 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.36 PLN (5.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.01 PLN (5.59 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.36 PLN
21.01 PLN

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 61.07 PLN (16.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.46 PLN (13.68 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

61.07 PLN
51.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 216.23 PLN (57.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 132 PLN (35.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39% lower in Belgium.

216.23 PLN
132.00 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 59.08 PLN (15.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 96.02 PLN (25.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

59.08 PLN
96.02 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.32 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 10401 PLN (2764.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4152 PLN (1103.65 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Belgium.

10 401 PLN
4 152 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 7371 PLN (1959.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3414 PLN (907.48 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Belgium.

7 371 PLN
3 414 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 18536 PLN (4927.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7194 PLN (1912.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Belgium.

18 536 PLN
7 194 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 12505 PLN (3324.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6280 PLN (1669.36 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Belgium.

12 505 PLN
6 280 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.2 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 61195 PLN (16267.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16752 PLN (4453.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Belgium.

61 195 PLN
16 752 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 37357 PLN (9930.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14045 PLN (3733.66 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Belgium.

37 357 PLN
14 045 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.31 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15433 PLN (4102.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11763 PLN (3126.95 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 23.8% lower in Belgium.

15 433 PLN
11 763 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

602 PLN
327 PLN

Two stars

460 PLN
516 PLN

Three stars

480 PLN
520 PLN

Four stars

623 PLN
648 PLN

Five stars

1 586 PLN
1 599 PLN

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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