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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

United States vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.61 EUR (3.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Belgium.

6.33 EUR
2.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United States.

2.15 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 16.17 EUR (18.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5% lower in Belgium.

17.02 EUR
16.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.37 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.37 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48% lower in Belgium.

15.37 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 11.7 EUR (13.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Belgium.

13.73 EUR
11.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 11 EUR (12.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Belgium.

16.22 EUR
11.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Belgium.

2.85 EUR
2.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Belgium.

6.14 EUR
4.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Belgium.

3.25 EUR
2.82 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.34 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 18.86 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Belgium.

21.34 EUR
18.86 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Belgium.

2.51 EUR
1.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Belgium.

4.28 EUR
2.56 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 13.71 EUR (16.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Belgium.

14.65 EUR
13.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Belgium.

1.36 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Belgium.

3.42 EUR
2.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Belgium.

4.88 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Belgium.

3.19 EUR
2.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Belgium.

7.06 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.17 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

7.67 EUR
13.17 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.86 EUR (3.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Belgium.

5.44 EUR
2.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Belgium.

2.13 EUR
0.99 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.15 EUR (4.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17% lower in Belgium.

5.00 EUR
4.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (3.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Belgium.

2.82 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.8 EUR (6.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Belgium.

6.83 EUR
5.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Belgium.

10.25 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 13 EUR (15.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

10.25 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 119.53 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 80 EUR (93.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Belgium.

119.53 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 25 EUR (29.28 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

22.20 EUR
25.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

2.18 EUR
2.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.94 times less for fuel in the United States than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.63 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.53 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.75 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.68 times more for transportation in the United States than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.7 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 52 EUR (60.9 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Belgium.

112.70 EUR
52.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.5 EUR (2.93 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the United States.

2.48 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.86 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (35.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Belgium.

35.86 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the United States.

1.85 EUR
2.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.61 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

4.26 EUR
6.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.08 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 13 EUR (15.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Belgium.

17.08 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.7 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 35.81 EUR (41.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Belgium.

134.70 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 55.5 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 27.29 EUR (31.96 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Belgium.

55.50 EUR
27.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.07 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1129 EUR (1322.38 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Belgium.

3 464 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 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 930.95 EUR (1090.36 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Belgium.

2 171 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 7019 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1985 EUR (2325.38 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Belgium.

7 019 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 4463 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1536 EUR (1799.43 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Belgium.

4 463 EUR
1 536 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.91 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14818 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4650 EUR (5446.22 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Belgium.

14 818 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 10396 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4025 EUR (4714.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Belgium.

10 396 EUR
4 025 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.51 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4393 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2908 EUR (3405.82 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 33.8% lower in Belgium.

4 393 EUR
2 908 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

88.6 EUR
74.2 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
117 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
147 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
363 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels

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