Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 30.2% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 18.4% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 8.8% lower than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 50.1% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 26.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 14.5% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 18.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.68 € | 10.00 € | +15.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 3.29 € | +78.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.56 € | +29.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.30 € | +54.8 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.92 € | 4.16 € | +6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.87 € | +62.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.91 € | +52.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 3.17 € | +29.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.33 € | 5.96 € | +11.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 € | 4.53 € | +43.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.92 € | 7.18 € | +21.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.05 € | +17.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.81 € | +6.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.06 € | +38.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.12 € | +11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.71 € | +8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.62 € | -12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.21 € | +16.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 0.86 € | +30.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 1.68 € | +62.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.07 € | +22.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 8.00 € | +53.8 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.50 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 € | 49.00 € | +58.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.86 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 40.00 € | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 € | 6.60 € | +8.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 26,812.50 € | -19.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,810.83 € | 26,839.67 € | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.78 € | 196.79 € | +50.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.08 € | 20.99 € | +16.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.81 € | 49.57 € | +55.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.21 € | 31.05 € | -20.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.73 € | 17.33 € | +36.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.42 € | 560.84 € | +35.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,001.91 € | 16,828.18 € | +110.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.65 € | 89.52 € | +23.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.34 € | 39.70 € | +35.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.01 € | 88.97 € | +20.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.69 € | 120.35 € | +40.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 937.17 € | 824.92 € | -12.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.01 € | 693.38 € | -0.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,510.35 € | 1,248.36 € | -17.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,051.38 € | 1,061.71 € | +1.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.32 € | 340.64 € | +10.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.03 € | 271.06 € | +44.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,756.41 € | 2,380.93 € | +35.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.48 | 3.40 | -2.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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