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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

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United States vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.32 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.15 PLN (3.02 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Belgium.

27.32 PLN
11.15 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.29 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.36 PLN (2.54 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United States.

9.29 PLN
9.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.51 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 69.09 PLN (18.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6% lower in Belgium.

73.51 PLN
69.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.35 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 34.18 PLN (9.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Belgium.

66.35 PLN
34.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 59.28 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 49.99 PLN (13.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

59.28 PLN
49.99 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 70.04 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 47 PLN (12.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Belgium.

70.04 PLN
47.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.31 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 9.53 PLN (2.58 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Belgium.

12.31 PLN
9.53 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.5 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 18.24 PLN (4.95 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Belgium.

26.50 PLN
18.24 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 12.05 PLN (3.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Belgium.

14.04 PLN
12.05 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 92.12 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 81.43 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Belgium.

92.12 PLN
81.43 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.84 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.24 PLN (1.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Belgium.

10.84 PLN
6.24 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.47 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 10.94 PLN (2.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Belgium.

18.47 PLN
10.94 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 58.58 PLN (15.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Belgium.

63.26 PLN
58.58 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.86 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.64 PLN (1.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Belgium.

5.86 PLN
5.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.78 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 9.23 PLN (2.5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Belgium.

14.78 PLN
9.23 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.09 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.08 PLN (2.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Belgium.

21.09 PLN
10.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.79 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 9.87 PLN (2.68 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Belgium.

13.79 PLN
9.87 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.49 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 10.17 PLN (2.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Belgium.

30.49 PLN
10.17 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.1 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 56.84 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

33.10 PLN
56.84 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.48 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 12.22 PLN (3.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48% lower in Belgium.

23.48 PLN
12.22 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.18 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.23 PLN (1.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Belgium.

9.18 PLN
4.23 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.6 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.73 PLN (4.81 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Belgium.

21.60 PLN
17.73 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.16 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 11.62 PLN (3.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Belgium.

12.16 PLN
11.62 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.49 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 24.78 PLN (6.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16% lower in Belgium.

29.49 PLN
24.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.36 PLN (5.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Belgium.

44.24 PLN
21.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 55.54 PLN (15.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

44.24 PLN
55.54 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 516.09 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 341.8 PLN (92.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Belgium.

516.09 PLN
341.80 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.84 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 106.81 PLN (28.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in the United States.

95.84 PLN
106.81 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 10.89 PLN (2.96 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

9.40 PLN
10.89 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.93 times less for fuel in the United States than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.63 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.04 PLN (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the United States.

3.63 PLN
7.04 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.42 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 6.59 PLN (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United States.

3.42 PLN
6.59 PLN

LPG 1L

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3.23 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.7 times more for transportation in the United States than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 486.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 222.17 PLN (60.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Belgium.

486.60 PLN
222.17 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.69 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.68 PLN (2.9 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Belgium.

10.69 PLN
10.68 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 154.83 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 128.17 PLN (34.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Belgium.

154.83 PLN
128.17 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.32 PLN (3.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

8.00 PLN
11.32 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.39 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 27.77 PLN (7.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United States.

18.39 PLN
27.77 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 73.73 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 55.54 PLN (15.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Belgium.

73.73 PLN
55.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 581.59 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 153 PLN (41.5 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Belgium.

581.59 PLN
153.00 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 239.61 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 116.6 PLN (31.63 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Belgium.

239.61 PLN
116.60 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.1 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 14958 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4824 PLN (1308.57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Belgium.

14 958 PLN
4 824 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 9375 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3977 PLN (1078.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Belgium.

9 375 PLN
3 977 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 30307 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8483 PLN (2301.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 72% lower in Belgium.

30 307 PLN
8 483 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 19267 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6564 PLN (1780.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Belgium.

19 267 PLN
6 564 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.94 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 63977 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 19867 PLN (5389.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Belgium.

63 977 PLN
19 867 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 44885 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 17197 PLN (4664.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Belgium.

44 885 PLN
17 197 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.53 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18967 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 12424 PLN (3370.26 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 34.5% lower in Belgium.

18 967 PLN
12 424 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

382 PLN
320 PLN

Two stars

539 PLN
506 PLN

Three stars

719 PLN
509 PLN

Four stars

930 PLN
635 PLN

Five stars

2 216 PLN
1 567 PLN

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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