Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovenia and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 25.6% higher than in Slovenia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 21.7% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 9.7% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 53.4% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 24.7% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 41.9% higher than in Slovenia | |
Restaurants | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 20.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.25 € | +28.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.60 € | 4.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.10 € | 3.54 € | +68.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 € | 2.76 € | +3.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 € | 2.50 € | +46.5 % |
Markets | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.78 € | 4.31 € | -9.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.99 € | +22.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 0.96 € | -12.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.28 € | 3.48 € | +5.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.64 € | 6.01 € | +6.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.05 € | 4.72 € | +16.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.17 € | 7.32 € | +41.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 1.12 € | +41.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.93 € | +34.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 1.02 € | +17.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.18 € | -9.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.90 € | +75.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.74 € | +13.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.40 € | 1.28 € | -8.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.90 € | +15.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.71 € | +39.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 1.97 € | +12.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 10.50 € | +101.9 % |
Transportation | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 2.50 € | +92.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 37.00 € | 49.00 € | +32.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.95 € | 5.75 € | +194.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 4.02 € | +108.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.99 € | 40.00 € | +110.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 € | 6.29 € | +14.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 28,955.00 € | +15.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,859.38 € | 28,358.51 € | +18.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 243.38 € | 194.86 € | -19.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.77 € | 20.42 € | +48.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.39 € | 49.70 € | +48.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.62 € | 33.04 € | -26.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.21 € | 19.00 € | +33.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 13.00 € | +62.5 % |
Childcare | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 454.68 € | 567.07 € | +24.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,062.50 € | 13,668.82 € | +23.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.47 € | 90.61 € | -0.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.20 € | 39.87 € | +7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.42 € | 93.87 € | +1.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.16 € | 123.66 € | +6.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 708.36 € | 847.52 € | +19.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 583.80 € | 735.25 € | +25.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,327.66 € | 1,331.11 € | +0.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,050.60 € | 1,112.73 € | +5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 404.51 € | 342.31 € | -15.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 321.52 € | 271.33 € | -15.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovenia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,447.74 € | 2,501.37 € | +72.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.77 | 3.63 | -3.8 % |
| Last update: | 11 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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