Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 7.6% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 6.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 4.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 19.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 0.2% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 28.1% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Italy 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 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.75 € | +18.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.30 € | 1.59 € | -51.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 € | 2.43 € | -5.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.29 € | 1.13 € | -50.8 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 5.52 € | +32.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.87 € | 1.82 € | -2.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.17 € | +28.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 € | 3.40 € | +7.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 € | 5.99 € | +0.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.53 € | 4.85 € | +7.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.18 € | 7.77 € | +8.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.92 € | -12.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.84 € | +3.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.02 € | -3.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.27 € | +12.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.71 € | +0.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.67 € | +8.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.29 € | +6.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.44 € | -49.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.50 € | -10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 2.04 € | -1.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 6.00 € | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.70 € | -32.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 35.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 2.41 € | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.61 € | 6.82 € | +3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,812.50 € | 25,000.00 € | -6.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,839.67 € | 27,019.14 € | +0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 196.79 € | 200.23 € | +1.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.98 € | 12.62 € | -39.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.49 € | 27.57 € | -44.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.32 € | 48.21 € | +53.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 € | 20.05 € | +15.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 560.84 € | 519.55 € | -7.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 9,287.18 € | -44.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.70 € | 77.80 € | -12.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.62 € | 33.01 € | -16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.97 € | 84.30 € | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.35 € | 111.46 € | -7.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 827.17 € | 759.69 € | -8.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 696.12 € | 569.48 € | -18.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,247.95 € | 1,368.04 € | +9.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,062.95 € | 960.89 € | -9.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 340.64 € | 371.83 € | +9.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 271.06 € | 230.19 € | -15.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,365.83 € | 1,583.09 € | -33.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.40 | 4.79 | +40.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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