Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 17.8% higher than in Estonia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 22.3% higher than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 39.6% higher than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 30.8% higher than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 24.9% higher than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 32.3% higher than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 18.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.57 € | 4.00 € | -12.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.37 € | 3.28 € | -2.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 € | 2.56 € | +30.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 € | 2.29 € | +34.8 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.06 € | 4.16 € | +2.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.87 € | +84.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.91 € | +2.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.49 € | 3.16 € | +27.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.39 € | 5.96 € | +35.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.27 € | 4.53 € | +38.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.29 € | 7.18 € | +14.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.05 € | +44.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.81 € | +37.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.04 € | +13.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.12 € | -1.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.71 € | +89.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.62 € | +49.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.66 € | 1.21 € | -26.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.85 € | -10.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.68 € | +9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 € | 2.07 € | +7.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 8.00 € | +48.1 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.50 € | +31.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 3.86 € | +200.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.25 € | 40.00 € | +226.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.55 € | 6.60 € | +0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,070.50 € | 26,812.50 € | +2.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,663.04 € | 26,839.67 € | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 267.24 € | 198.45 € | -25.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.06 € | 20.99 € | +16.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.18 € | 49.52 € | +89.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.97 € | 31.10 € | -33.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.47 € | 17.33 € | -29.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.21 € | 12.00 € | +30.2 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 264.63 € | 560.84 € | +111.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,199.41 € | 16,828.18 € | +133.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.09 € | 89.51 € | +7.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.08 € | 39.70 € | +27.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.06 € | 88.96 € | +15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.01 € | 120.35 € | +32.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 594.64 € | 824.16 € | +38.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 429.18 € | 692.00 € | +61.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 987.11 € | 1,247.24 € | +26.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 725.35 € | 1,057.73 € | +45.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.48 € | 341.86 € | -0.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 240.79 € | 273.00 € | +13.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,467.02 € | 2,374.22 € | +61.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.59 | 3.40 | -25.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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