Cost of Living in Belgium

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Summary of cost of living in Belgium:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,010.6$ (3,390.5€), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,119.6$ (946.5€), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Belgium is, on average, 0.8% higher than in United States.
Rent in Belgium is, on average, 40.0% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	23.66 $	14.19-35.49
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	94.63 $	70.97-153.78
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	14.19 $	11.83-16.56
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	5.80 $	3.55-7.10
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	5.32 $	3.79-7.10
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	4.30 $	2.96-5.91
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	3.46 $	2.37-4.73
Bottled Water (12 oz)	3.08 $	2.37-4.73

Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.31 $	0.95-1.77
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	2.38 $	1.27-4.29
White Rice (1 lb)	1.09 $	0.54-2.15
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.14 $	2.19-5.91
Local Cheese (1 lb)	7.35 $	3.67-13.41
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.71 $	3.76-7.37
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	9.01 $	5.37-13.41
Apples (1 lb)	1.30 $	0.67-1.61
Bananas (1 lb)	1.12 $	0.75-1.61
Oranges (1 lb)	1.22 $	0.70-1.88
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.48 $	0.80-2.68
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.10 $	0.54-1.61
Onions (1 lb)	0.85 $	0.53-1.29
Lettuce (1 Head)	1.57 $	1.17-2.37
Bottled Water (50 oz)	1.08 $	0.47-1.89
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	9.41 $	5.91-14.19
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	1.96 $	1.10-3.55
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	2.34 $	1.18-3.55
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	13.60 $	10.65-15.38

Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.08 $	2.60-3.55
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	59.14 $	41.40-65.65
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	5.91 $	2.96-14.19
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	4.57 $	3.81-5.71
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	42.58 $	35.49-54.41
Gasoline (1 Liter)	1.96 $	1.85-2.30
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	37,462.44 $	35,487.00-37,462.44
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	35,451.51 $	35,451.51-35,451.51

Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	233.00 $	146.63-414.01
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	23.71 $	11.83-41.40
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	58.13 $	41.40-82.80

Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	38.52 $	29.56-65.06
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	22.35 $	11.83-29.57
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.38 $	11.83-17.74

Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	953.43 $	532.30-1,981.36
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	28,188.58 $	12,305.71-51,219.57

Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	106.78 $	59.14-141.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	49.13 $	29.57-82.80
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	111.61 $	70.97-141.95
Men's Leather Business Shoes	150.95 $	94.63-236.58

Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,010.35 $	828.03-1,419.48
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	902.94 $	709.74-1,182.90
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,608.54 $	1,182.90-2,484.09
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,335.38 $	1,005.46-2,129.22

Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	414.20 $	274.74-604.42
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	297.22 $	219.79-384.63

Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,119.92 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	3.54	2.60-4.00

Prices in Belgium

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