Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 8.0% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 15.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 35.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 11.4% higher than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 20.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 9.2% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
A$25.00 (€15.56) |
A$32.14 (€20.00) |
+28.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
A$120.00 (€74.68) |
A$128.55 (€80.00) |
+7.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
A$16.00 (€9.96) |
A$19.28 (€12.00) |
+20.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
A$11.00 (€6.85) |
A$8.03 (€5.00) |
-27.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$12.00 (€7.47) |
A$7.23 (€4.50) |
-39.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
A$5.67 (€3.53) |
A$5.99 (€3.73) |
+5.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$4.17 (€2.60) |
A$4.81 (€3.00) |
+15.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
A$3.37 (€2.10) |
A$4.23 (€2.63) |
+25.4 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
A$2.45 (€1.53) |
A$1.84 (€1.14) |
-25.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
A$3.59 (€2.23) |
A$3.27 (€2.04) |
-8.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
A$1.47 (€0.92) |
A$1.54 (€0.96) |
+4.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
A$7.19 (€4.47) |
A$5.83 (€3.63) |
-18.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
A$6.31 (€3.93) |
A$10.32 (€6.42) |
+63.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
A$5.96 (€3.71) |
A$7.85 (€4.88) |
+31.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
A$9.75 (€6.07) |
A$13.31 (€8.28) |
+36.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
A$2.43 (€1.51) |
A$1.82 (€1.13) |
-25.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
A$1.95 (€1.21) |
A$1.54 (€0.96) |
-20.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
A$2.07 (€1.29) |
A$1.77 (€1.10) |
-14.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
A$3.02 (€1.88) |
A$2.16 (€1.35) |
-28.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
A$1.82 (€1.13) |
A$1.48 (€0.92) |
-19.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
A$1.52 (€0.95) |
A$1.17 (€0.73) |
-23.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
A$3.42 (€2.13) |
A$2.25 (€1.40) |
-34.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
A$2.41 (€1.50) |
A$1.56 (€0.97) |
-35.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
A$20.00 (€12.45) |
A$12.81 (€7.97) |
-35.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
A$6.95 (€4.33) |
A$2.65 (€1.65) |
-61.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$7.36 (€4.58) |
A$3.37 (€2.10) |
-54.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
A$55.00 (€34.23) |
A$18.85 (€11.73) |
-65.7 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
A$4.00 (€2.49) |
A$4.50 (€2.80) |
+12.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
A$135.00 (€84.01) |
A$80.35 (€50.00) |
-40.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
A$5.00 (€3.11) |
A$8.03 (€5.00) |
+60.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
A$3.69 (€2.29) |
A$6.21 (€3.86) |
+68.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
A$56.64 (€35.25) |
A$64.28 (€40.00) |
+13.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
A$1.92 (€1.20) |
A$2.86 (€1.78) |
+48.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
A$42,000.00 (€26,136.76) |
A$50,891.54 (€31,670.00) |
+21.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
A$37,452.78 (€23,307.01) |
A$51,220.80 (€31,874.90) |
+36.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
A$290.96 (€181.06) |
A$334.18 (€207.96) |
+14.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
A$41.23 (€25.66) |
A$32.52 (€20.24) |
-21.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
A$83.19 (€51.77) |
A$77.39 (€48.16) |
-7.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
A$80.68 (€50.21) |
A$51.57 (€32.09) |
-36.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
A$27.61 (€17.18) |
A$29.98 (€18.66) |
+8.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
A$22.00 (€13.69) |
A$21.69 (€13.50) |
-1.4 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
A$3,038.54 (€1,890.89) |
A$1,462.42 (€910.07) |
-51.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
A$25,990.44 (€16,173.95) |
A$42,323.09 (€26,337.82) |
+62.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
A$113.44 (€70.59) |
A$149.97 (€93.33) |
+32.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
A$78.91 (€49.11) |
A$67.81 (€42.20) |
-14.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
A$162.28 (€100.99) |
A$154.16 (€95.93) |
-5.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
A$177.31 (€110.34) |
A$208.95 (€130.03) |
+17.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$2,235.41 (€1,391.10) |
A$1,414.72 (€880.39) |
-36.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$1,766.84 (€1,099.51) |
A$1,231.10 (€766.12) |
-30.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$3,499.87 (€2,177.98) |
A$2,174.18 (€1,353.00) |
-37.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$2,744.70 (€1,708.04) |
A$1,811.88 (€1,127.54) |
-34.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
A$1,078.62 (€671.23) |
A$602.18 (€374.74) |
-44.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
A$798.66 (€497.01) |
A$423.23 (€263.38) |
-47.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
A$5,705.56 (€3,550.59) |
A$4,376.02 (€2,723.22) |
-23.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.94 | 3.64 | -38.8 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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