Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 3.1% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 2.8% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in France are 2.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 16.4% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 17.8% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 5.7% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 6.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.45 € | 3.16 € | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 € | 2.78 € | +2.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 € | 1.94 € | -19.8 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 4.35 € | +1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.89 € | 1.65 € | -13.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.02 € | +10.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.35 € | 3.79 € | +12.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.90 € | 7.81 € | +32.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.65 € | 5.59 € | +20.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.32 € | 8.43 € | +15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.27 € | +17.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.93 € | +6.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.28 € | +24.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.49 € | +29.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.94 € | +15.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.96 € | +44.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.37 € | +14.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.68 € | -23.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 2.15 € | +29.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 2.76 € | +39.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 € | 11.50 € | +27.8 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.80 € | -28.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 65.00 € | +32.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.94 € | 2.93 € | -25.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 27.00 € | -32.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.49 € | 6.82 € | +5.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,850.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +12.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,131.09 € | 27,560.49 € | -2.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 193.85 € | 186.48 € | -3.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.23 € | 24.14 € | +13.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.80 € | 29.93 € | -39.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.86 € | 32.57 € | -0.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.89 € | 15.93 € | -10.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 542.93 € | 683.37 € | +25.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,751.05 € | 10,025.61 € | -36.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.45 € | 88.22 € | -0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.34 € | 37.43 € | -4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.49 € | 89.97 € | -2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.98 € | 120.09 € | +0.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 841.01 € | 771.43 € | -8.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 723.13 € | 600.30 € | -17.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,258.32 € | 1,447.14 € | +15.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,061.02 € | 1,144.01 € | +7.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 340.70 € | 558.17 € | +63.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 271.54 € | 375.97 € | +38.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,420.37 € | 2,346.72 € | -3.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.63 | 3.66 | +0.8 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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