Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in France are 3.6% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in France are 4.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in France are 6.7% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 5.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 18.3% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 8.9% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| 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) | 3.12 € | 2.92 € | -6.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 € | 2.67 € | +7.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 € | 1.84 € | -16.3 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.89 € | 4.02 € | +3.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.43 € | -17.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.91 € | +0.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.77 € | 3.17 € | +14.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.79 € | 7.22 € | +24.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.21 € | 5.08 € | +20.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.91 € | 8.49 € | +22.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.23 € | +16.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.89 € | +19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.18 € | +14.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 1.42 € | +28.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.80 € | +21.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.91 € | +66.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 € | 1.20 € | +5.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.71 € | -17.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.11 € | +24.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 € | 2.58 € | +24.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 10.50 € | +31.2 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.70 € | -32.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 63.85 € | +30.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 2.70 € | -46.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.93 € | -9.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 25.80 € | -14.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.97 € | 7.20 € | +3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,182.19 € | 25,750.09 € | -1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 183.80 € | 164.59 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.24 € | 0.17 € | -27.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.13 € | 29.85 € | -39.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.99 € | 32.79 € | +13.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.59 € | 14.83 € | -15.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.95 € | 11.00 € | -7.9 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 511.27 € | 609.26 € | +19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,127.27 € | 10,334.07 € | -35.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.82 € | 83.48 € | -2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.43 € | 36.19 € | -3.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.25 € | 84.99 € | +2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.79 € | 111.62 € | -1.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 812.45 € | 729.63 € | -10.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 671.80 € | 590.04 € | -12.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,204.04 € | 1,468.71 € | +22.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,000.26 € | 1,146.53 € | +14.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 321.00 € | 527.08 € | +64.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 257.09 € | 404.37 € | +57.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,399.80 € | 2,281.89 € | -4.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.30 | 1.76 | -23.4 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
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