Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 24.0% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 17.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 4.6% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 31.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.0% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 15.9% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 14.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.53 € | 9.00 € | -14.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 3.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.53 € | 2.00 € | -43.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 2.16 € | -21.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.60 € | -35.8 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.29 € | 3.94 € | -8.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.21 € | -38.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.64 € | -34.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 € | 2.60 € | -25.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.01 € | 5.51 € | -8.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 3.29 € | -29.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.36 € | 6.18 € | -16.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.95 € | -15.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.78 € | -15.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.80 € | -21.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.01 € | -13.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.70 € | -22.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.74 € | +2.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 1.12 € | -12.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.66 € | -26.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.25 € | 5.00 € | -31.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.70 € | 1.10 € | -35.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 1.80 € | -9.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 5.50 € | -47.6 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.50 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 30.00 € | -38.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.75 € | 3.67 € | -36.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 2.09 € | -48.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 23.00 € | -42.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.30 € | 5.86 € | -7.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,902.50 € | 33,365.00 € | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,184.17 € | 26,817.15 € | -4.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.02 € | 129.91 € | -33.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.52 € | 17.53 € | -14.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.53 € | 29.56 € | -41.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.08 € | 40.06 € | +21.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.47 € | 13.66 € | -26.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 8.00 € | -38.5 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 567.07 € | 442.03 € | -22.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 8,563.25 € | -37.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.60 € | 74.67 € | -18.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.78 € | 31.51 € | -20.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.08 € | 77.87 € | -17.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.51 € | 91.39 € | -26.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 843.92 € | 924.65 € | +9.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 735.29 € | 715.08 € | -2.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,307.51 € | 1,461.70 € | +11.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,102.44 € | 1,071.62 € | -2.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.31 € | 337.75 € | -1.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.37 € | 213.43 € | -21.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,479.78 € | 1,715.16 € | -30.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 3.52 | -3.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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