Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 5.7% lower than in Austria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 6.7% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 9.7% lower than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 13.6% higher than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 13.9% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 5.3% higher than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 66.00 € | 80.00 € | +21.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.53 € | 3.32 € | -5.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 € | 2.59 € | -8.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 2.31 € | -2.6 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.35 € | 4.16 € | -22.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.21 € | 1.87 € | -15.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.91 € | -11.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 3.17 € | -20.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.22 € | 5.93 € | -17.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.75 € | 4.53 € | -21.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.63 € | 7.18 € | -16.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.06 € | -5.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.81 € | -12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.06 € | -11.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.89 € | 1.12 € | -40.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.71 € | -13.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.62 € | -17.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 1.21 € | -25.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.71 € | 0.86 € | +20.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 € | 1.68 € | +34.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.07 € | +22.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 49.00 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 € | 3.86 € | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 40.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.11 € | 6.61 € | +8.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 26,812.50 € | +7.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,145.39 € | 26,839.67 € | +16.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 325.97 € | 197.57 € | -39.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.23 € | 21.05 € | +15.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.92 € | 49.57 € | +50.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.82 € | 31.32 € | -19.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.43 € | 17.33 € | -15.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 306.56 € | 560.84 € | +82.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,277.06 € | 16,828.18 € | +49.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.69 € | 89.52 € | -1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.22 € | 39.86 € | -0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.09 € | 88.88 € | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.43 € | 120.88 € | +5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 848.32 € | 828.64 € | -2.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 689.55 € | 696.97 € | +1.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,510.24 € | 1,245.44 € | -17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,190.13 € | 1,057.59 € | -11.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 555.73 € | 340.47 € | -38.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 407.89 € | 270.44 € | -33.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,413.25 € | 2,371.38 € | -1.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.33 | 3.40 | +2.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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