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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.38 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Belgium.

2.55 USD
2.38 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.6 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 0% lower in Belgium.

1.60 USD
1.60 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.18 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.68 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.18 USD
17.68 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.37 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.42 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Belgium.

11.37 USD
8.42 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.11 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.58 USD
10.11 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.42 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Belgium.

16.61 USD
8.42 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.17 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Belgium.

2.53 USD
2.17 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.28 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.16 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Belgium.

3.28 USD
3.16 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.25 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.01 USD
3.25 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 1.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.59 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.10 USD
1.59 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.09 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.47 USD
2.09 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.52 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.93 USD
14.52 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.19 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 19% lower in Belgium.

1.47 USD
1.19 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.23 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Belgium.

1.39 USD
1.23 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.45 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Belgium.

2.51 USD
2.45 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.41 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.40 USD
1.41 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.04 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Belgium.

2.29 USD
2.04 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 3.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.74 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Belgium.

3.06 USD
2.74 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.03 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 29% lower in Belgium.

1.45 USD
1.03 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.17 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.52 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Belgium.

4.33 USD
3.52 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.49 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.27 USD
2.49 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.26 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Belgium.

7.58 USD
5.26 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.32 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.26 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Belgium.

6.32 USD
5.26 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.84 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.47 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.84 USD
9.47 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 73.65 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Belgium.

88.42 USD
73.65 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.78 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Belgium.

18.95 USD
15.78 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.45 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.74 USD
2.45 USD

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 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.82 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.81 USD
1.82 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.75 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 0% lower in Belgium.

1.75 USD
1.75 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.92 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Belgium.

1.41 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.61 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 198.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 52.61 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Belgium.

198.95 USD
52.61 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.63 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Belgium.

3.28 USD
2.63 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.56 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Belgium.

36.38 USD
31.56 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.15 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.1 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Belgium.

2.15 USD
2.10 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.16 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.05 USD
5.16 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 15.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.63 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Belgium.

15.16 USD
12.63 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 32.38 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Belgium.

53.67 USD
32.38 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 23.56 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.67 USD
23.56 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.35 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 2582 USD in the United Kingdom and 1019 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Belgium.

2 582 USD
1 019 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 1830 USD in the United Kingdom and 837.48 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Belgium.

1 830 USD
837.48 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 4601 USD in the United Kingdom and 1765 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Belgium.

4 601 USD
1 765 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 3104 USD in the United Kingdom and 1541 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Belgium.

3 104 USD
1 541 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.24 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 15190 USD in the United Kingdom and 4110 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Belgium.

15 190 USD
4 110 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 9273 USD in the United Kingdom and 3446 USD in Belgium. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Belgium.

9 273 USD
3 446 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.33 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3831 USD in the United Kingdom and 2886 USD in Belgium. The average salary is 24.7% lower in Belgium.

3 831 USD
2 886 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
87.6 USD

Two stars

138 USD
131 USD

Three stars

163 USD
138 USD

Four stars

227 USD
181 USD

Five stars

491 USD
507 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1231 hotels • Belgium: 18 cities, 372 hotels

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