Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in France are 4.3% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in France are 4.8% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in France are 6.3% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 14.4% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 21.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 7.6% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.28 € | 3.04 € | -7.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.78 € | +8.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 € | 1.92 € | -15.6 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 4.26 € | +2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.85 € | 1.57 € | -15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.98 € | +5.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.10 € | 3.78 € | +22.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 7.64 € | +26.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.52 € | 5.79 € | +28.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.16 € | 8.55 € | +19.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.25 € | +17.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.92 € | +14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.34 € | +27.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.54 € | +34.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.92 € | +27.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.93 € | +48.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.36 € | +12.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.70 € | -19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.19 € | +30.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 2.69 € | +29.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 11.00 € | +37.5 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.80 € | -28.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 66.00 € | +34.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 2.80 € | -44.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 2.93 € | -24.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 28.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.61 € | 6.90 € | +4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,490.00 € | 31,060.00 € | +17.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,606.33 € | 26,931.65 € | +1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 196.19 € | 177.60 € | -9.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.94 € | 26.46 € | +26.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.29 € | 29.56 € | -40.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.05 € | 32.90 € | +6.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.19 € | 15.77 € | -8.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 560.84 € | 680.71 € | +21.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 10,301.86 € | -38.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.26 € | 85.58 € | -3.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.25 € | 37.32 € | -4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.01 € | 88.86 € | -0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.69 € | 117.15 € | -2.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 822.33 € | 798.32 € | -2.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.57 € | 587.73 € | -15.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,233.71 € | 1,484.69 € | +20.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,049.51 € | 1,167.90 € | +11.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 339.12 € | 553.00 € | +63.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.33 € | 417.79 € | +56.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,387.90 € | 2,310.88 € | -3.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.39 | 3.56 | +5.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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