Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 0.6% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 5.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 17.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 24.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 6.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 11.5% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 18.00 € | +38.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.33 € | 3.28 € | -1.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 2.56 € | -5.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 2.30 € | -4.3 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 4.16 € | +5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.87 € | +4.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.90 € | -27.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.16 € | -5.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.69 € | 5.96 € | +4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.68 € | 4.53 € | -32.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 7.18 € | -1.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.05 € | -11.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.81 € | +36.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.04 € | +13.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 1.12 € | -17.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.71 € | +5.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.62 € | -13.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 € | 1.21 € | -34.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.85 € | +0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 7.00 € | +16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.68 € | +96.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 2.07 € | +43.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 8.00 € | -2.4 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.40 € | 5.00 € | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 3.86 € | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 40.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.60 € | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 26,812.50 € | -1.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,735.07 € | 26,839.67 € | -3.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 292.21 € | 198.58 € | -32.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.21 € | 20.99 € | +9.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.10 € | 49.42 € | +7.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.70 € | 31.01 € | -8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.27 € | 17.33 € | -14.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 399.03 € | 560.84 € | +40.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,100.27 € | 16,828.18 € | +39.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.24 € | 89.51 € | +14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.01 € | 39.70 € | +7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.34 € | 88.96 € | +5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.56 € | 120.35 € | +7.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 920.60 € | 825.49 € | -10.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.40 € | 694.21 € | -0.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,711.54 € | 1,250.50 € | -26.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,297.03 € | 1,064.09 € | -18.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 542.19 € | 341.86 € | -36.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 437.70 € | 273.00 € | -37.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,822.53 € | 2,372.80 € | -15.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.40 | -14.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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