Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and India 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 74.6% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 76.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in India are 83.4% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 82.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 70.0% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 40.6% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€20.00 (₹2,244.13) |
€1.78 (₹200.00) |
-91.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€80.00 (₹8,976.52) |
€9.36 (₹1,050.00) |
-88.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€12.00 (₹1,346.48) |
€3.12 (₹350.00) |
-74.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€5.00 (₹561.03) |
€1.60 (₹180.00) |
-67.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€5.00 (₹561.03) |
€2.67 (₹300.00) |
-46.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.68 (₹413.43) |
€1.45 (₹162.56) |
-60.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.96 (₹331.91) |
€0.34 (₹38.05) |
-88.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.64 (₹295.70) |
€0.13 (₹14.75) |
-95.0 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.13 (₹127.25) |
€0.54 (₹61.07) |
-52.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€2.04 (₹228.79) |
€0.36 (₹39.84) |
-82.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€0.94 (₹105.37) |
€0.25 (₹27.74) |
-73.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.61 (₹404.65) |
€0.75 (₹84.71) |
-79.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€6.13 (₹688.32) |
€1.79 (₹200.81) |
-70.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€4.85 (₹544.20) |
€1.08 (₹121.74) |
-77.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.05 (₹903.29) |
€2.02 (₹226.42) |
-74.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.11 (₹124.57) |
€0.74 (₹83.23) |
-33.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.95 (₹106.48) |
€0.25 (₹28.49) |
-73.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€1.07 (₹119.99) |
€0.38 (₹43.08) |
-64.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.33 (₹149.52) |
€0.19 (₹21.37) |
-85.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.95 (₹106.49) |
€0.14 (₹15.43) |
-85.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.71 (₹79.22) |
€0.15 (₹17.25) |
-78.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.38 (₹154.34) |
€0.39 (₹44.16) |
-71.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.97 (₹108.65) |
€0.26 (₹28.87) |
-73.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€7.96 (₹892.72) |
€6.24 (₹700.00) |
-21.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.69 (₹190.07) |
€1.42 (₹159.16) |
-16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.04 (₹228.38) |
€2.29 (₹257.42) |
+12.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€11.50 (₹1,290.38) |
€3.24 (₹364.00) |
-71.8 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€2.70 (₹302.96) |
€0.22 (₹25.00) |
-91.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€50.00 (₹5,610.33) |
€7.13 (₹800.00) |
-85.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€5.00 (₹561.03) |
€0.71 (₹80.00) |
-85.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€3.86 (₹433.39) |
€0.36 (₹40.23) |
-90.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€36.00 (₹4,039.44) |
€1.34 (₹150.00) |
-96.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.68 (₹188.65) |
€0.91 (₹102.05) |
-45.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€31,670.00 (₹3,553,581.17) |
€10,694.56 (₹1,200,000.00) |
-66.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€29,970.00 (₹3,362,830.05) |
€17,083.89 (₹1,916,923.93) |
-43.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€203.67 (₹22,853.66) |
€31.91 (₹3,580.06) |
-84.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€19.85 (₹2,227.55) |
€3.01 (₹337.39) |
-84.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€48.49 (₹5,441.09) |
€5.98 (₹670.52) |
-87.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€32.52 (₹3,648.52) |
€12.28 (₹1,378.19) |
-62.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€18.58 (₹2,084.68) |
€6.15 (₹689.88) |
-66.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€13.40 (₹1,503.57) |
€2.67 (₹300.00) |
-80.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€815.83 (₹91,541.61) |
€48.93 (₹5,490.41) |
-94.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€23,793.50 (₹2,669,786.35) |
€1,446.67 (₹162,325.45) |
-93.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€91.50 (₹10,267.04) |
€19.28 (₹2,163.46) |
-78.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€41.20 (₹4,622.75) |
€20.53 (₹2,303.40) |
-50.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€95.33 (₹10,696.61) |
€34.60 (₹3,882.62) |
-63.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€127.95 (₹14,356.90) |
€25.61 (₹2,873.54) |
-80.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€871.70 (₹97,810.82) |
€125.22 (₹14,050.17) |
-85.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€767.57 (₹86,126.07) |
€78.35 (₹8,791.73) |
-89.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,343.10 (₹150,704.95) |
€289.86 (₹32,523.81) |
-78.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,107.77 (₹124,299.47) |
€185.85 (₹20,854.12) |
-83.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€354.98 (₹39,831.02) |
€97.76 (₹10,969.02) |
-72.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€253.34 (₹28,426.14) |
€50.12 (₹5,624.00) |
-80.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,620.66 (₹294,055.57) |
€365.79 (₹41,043.54) |
-86.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.66 | 8.95 | +144.9 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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