Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 0.4% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 1.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 4.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 12.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 3.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 10.0% higher than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 € (216.23 kr) |
12.95 € (140.00 kr) |
-35.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 € (864.93 kr) |
73.99 € (800.00 kr) |
-7.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
12.00 € (129.74 kr) |
10.17 € (110.00 kr) |
-15.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.95 € (53.52 kr) |
7.31 € (79.00 kr) |
+47.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.75 € (51.36 kr) |
6.94 € (75.00 kr) |
+46.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.64 € (39.39 kr) |
4.28 € (46.23 kr) |
+17.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.93 € (31.70 kr) |
2.55 € (27.54 kr) |
-13.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.61 € (28.17 kr) |
2.07 € (22.35 kr) |
-20.7 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.11 € (11.97 kr) |
1.50 € (16.17 kr) |
+35.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.02 € (21.85 kr) |
2.42 € (26.11 kr) |
+19.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.94 € (10.17 kr) |
1.51 € (16.35 kr) |
+60.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.55 € (38.38 kr) |
3.86 € (41.70 kr) |
+8.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.14 € (66.34 kr) |
4.92 € (53.23 kr) |
-19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.87 € (52.69 kr) |
4.97 € (53.74 kr) |
+2.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
7.79 € (84.19 kr) |
7.89 € (85.29 kr) |
+1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 € (11.89 kr) |
1.29 € (13.95 kr) |
+17.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.94 € (10.19 kr) |
1.09 € (11.79 kr) |
+15.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.04 € (11.25 kr) |
1.25 € (13.50 kr) |
+20.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.27 € (13.78 kr) |
1.81 € (19.56 kr) |
+42.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.93 € (10.09 kr) |
0.72 € (7.80 kr) |
-22.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.72 € (7.75 kr) |
0.69 € (7.47 kr) |
-3.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.34 € (14.46 kr) |
2.18 € (23.58 kr) |
+63.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.94 € (10.18 kr) |
1.32 € (14.25 kr) |
+40.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.96 € (86.02 kr) |
10.17 € (110.00 kr) |
+27.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.67 € (18.09 kr) |
1.84 € (19.89 kr) |
+10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.98 € (21.45 kr) |
1.96 € (21.19 kr) |
-1.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
11.50 € (124.33 kr) |
7.12 € (77.00 kr) |
-38.1 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.65 € (28.65 kr) |
3.42 € (37.00 kr) |
+29.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 € (540.58 kr) |
79.54 € (860.00 kr) |
+59.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (54.06 kr) |
5.64 € (61.00 kr) |
+12.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.86 € (41.76 kr) |
2.83 € (30.58 kr) |
-26.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
36.00 € (389.22 kr) |
54.57 € (590.00 kr) |
+51.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.66 € (17.91 kr) |
1.67 € (18.09 kr) |
+1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
31,670.00 € (342,403.28 kr) |
30,513.53 € (329,900.00 kr) |
-3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
29,970.00 € (324,023.56 kr) |
30,684.47 € (331,748.15 kr) |
+2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
198.99 € (2,151.45 kr) |
115.41 € (1,247.75 kr) |
-42.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
19.77 € (213.71 kr) |
24.64 € (266.45 kr) |
+24.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
48.74 € (526.94 kr) |
34.80 € (376.24 kr) |
-28.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
32.48 € (351.13 kr) |
36.24 € (391.77 kr) |
+11.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
18.70 € (202.21 kr) |
24.82 € (268.34 kr) |
+32.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
13.20 € (142.71 kr) |
14.80 € (160.00 kr) |
+12.1 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
821.31 € (8,879.68 kr) |
139.38 € (1,506.95 kr) |
-83.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
23,793.50 € (257,245.73 kr) |
3,712.73 € (40,140.49 kr) |
-84.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
90.18 € (975.02 kr) |
85.16 € (920.73 kr) |
-5.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
41.53 € (448.98 kr) |
37.77 € (408.39 kr) |
-9.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
94.55 € (1,022.26 kr) |
92.86 € (1,003.96 kr) |
-1.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
128.01 € (1,383.96 kr) |
135.57 € (1,465.71 kr) |
+5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
860.95 € (9,308.27 kr) |
816.33 € (8,825.80 kr) |
-5.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
771.11 € (8,336.91 kr) |
647.60 € (7,001.55 kr) |
-16.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,352.24 € (14,619.90 kr) |
1,382.00 € (14,941.64 kr) |
+2.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,126.32 € (12,177.35 kr) |
1,074.44 € (11,616.42 kr) |
-4.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
352.78 € (3,814.11 kr) |
509.08 € (5,503.98 kr) |
+44.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
250.93 € (2,712.98 kr) |
309.80 € (3,349.43 kr) |
+23.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,605.31 € (28,167.55 kr) |
2,828.23 € (30,577.63 kr) |
+8.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.61 | 3.89 | +7.6 % |
| Last update: | 25 March 2026 | 26 March 2026 | |
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