Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 0.7% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 5.8% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 22.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 19.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 6.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 11.4% higher than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 13.00 € | -27.8 % |
| 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 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.27 € | 3.31 € | +1.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.68 € | +5.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 € | 2.40 € | +5.5 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 3.95 € | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.85 € | 1.78 € | -4.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.24 € | +35.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 € | 3.33 € | +6.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.03 € | 5.68 € | -5.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.52 € | 6.67 € | +47.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.11 € | 7.30 € | +2.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.18 € | +11.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.60 € | -25.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.92 € | -12.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.36 € | +19.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.67 € | -6.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.72 € | +14.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.86 € | +54.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.85 € | -1.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 € | 0.86 € | -49.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 1.44 € | -30.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 8.20 € | +2.5 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 3.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 49.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.40 € | -12.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 3.38 € | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.61 € | 6.63 € | +0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,490.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +2.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,606.33 € | 27,693.44 € | +4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 198.15 € | 291.30 € | +47.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.82 € | 19.51 € | -6.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.37 € | 46.12 € | -6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.86 € | 33.74 € | +9.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 € | 20.27 € | +17.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 550.52 € | 396.25 € | -28.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 12,003.59 € | -28.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.96 € | 78.22 € | -11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.90 € | 36.99 € | -4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.44 € | 84.00 € | -5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.27 € | 111.48 € | -7.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 817.60 € | 925.14 € | +13.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 693.28 € | 701.42 € | +1.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,232.57 € | 1,709.35 € | +38.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,053.97 € | 1,313.01 € | +24.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 334.21 € | 551.03 € | +64.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.33 € | 442.46 € | +65.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,392.01 € | 2,819.13 € | +17.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.38 | 3.98 | +17.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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