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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 1.44 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.47 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.26 EUR (2.41 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Belgium.

5.47 EUR
2.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.24 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.62 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Belgium.

2.24 EUR
1.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.65 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 16.8 EUR (17.95 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Belgium.

19.65 EUR
16.80 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Belgium.

16.85 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 9.61 EUR (10.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Belgium.

16.31 EUR
9.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.98 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Belgium.

14.98 EUR
8.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.01 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Belgium.

3.01 EUR
2.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.44 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3 EUR (3.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Belgium.

4.44 EUR
3.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.68 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 3.09 EUR (3.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16% lower in Belgium.

3.68 EUR
3.09 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.39 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 20.68 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Belgium.

23.39 EUR
20.68 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.66 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.61 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Belgium.

2.66 EUR
1.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.13 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Belgium.

4.00 EUR
1.99 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.64 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 13.8 EUR (14.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Belgium.

15.64 EUR
13.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Belgium.

1.17 EUR
1.13 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.65 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Belgium.

3.65 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.99 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.49 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Belgium.

4.99 EUR
2.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.99 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.43 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Belgium.

3.99 EUR
1.34 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.7 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Belgium.

7.70 EUR
1.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.41 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 14.44 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

8.41 EUR
14.44 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.85 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.6 EUR (2.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Belgium.

5.85 EUR
2.60 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.34 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.05 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Belgium.

2.34 EUR
0.98 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.89 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.58 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Belgium.

4.89 EUR
3.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Belgium.

2.62 EUR
2.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.49 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.34 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Belgium.

7.49 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.36 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.34 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Belgium.

9.36 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.61 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Belgium.

11.23 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 93.62 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 70 EUR (74.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Belgium.

93.62 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.4 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (16.02 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Belgium.

23.40 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.06 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.49 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

2.06 EUR
2.33 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.81 times less for fuel in the United States than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.02 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (1.9 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in the United States.

1.02 EUR
1.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.63 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.73 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.76 times more for transportation in the United States than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 120.76 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 50 EUR (53.41 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Belgium.

120.76 EUR
50.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.5 EUR (2.67 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Belgium.

2.57 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.08 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (32.05 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

28.08 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.74 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United States.

1.74 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.21 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.9 EUR (5.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in the United States.

4.21 EUR
4.90 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 16.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (12.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Belgium.

16.85 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.99 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 30.78 EUR (32.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Belgium.

91.99 EUR
30.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.57 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 22.39 EUR (23.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Belgium.

35.57 EUR
22.39 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.32 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 3558 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 968.07 EUR (1034.1 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Belgium.

3 558 EUR
968.07 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 2228 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 796 EUR (850.29 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Belgium.

2 228 EUR
796.00 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 6641 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1677 EUR (1791.8 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Belgium.

6 641 EUR
1 677 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 3845 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1464 EUR (1564.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Belgium.

3 845 EUR
1 464 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.07 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 13366 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 3906 EUR (4172.62 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Belgium.

13 366 EUR
3 906 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 8683 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3275 EUR (3498.37 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Belgium.

8 683 EUR
3 275 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.05 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5614 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2743 EUR (2929.89 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 51.1% lower in Belgium.

5 614 EUR
2 743 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

103 EUR
-

Two stars

155 EUR
156 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
155 EUR

Four stars

269 EUR
190 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
356 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • Belgium: 16 cities, 325 hotels

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