Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 1.7% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 1.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in France are 1.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 15.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 13.6% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 5.8% 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) | 10.53 € | 11.00 € | +4.5 % |
| 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) | 3.52 € | 3.17 € | -10.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.79 € | +0.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.95 € | -21.7 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 € | 4.34 € | +0.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.61 € | -18.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.03 € | +5.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.49 € | 3.70 € | +6.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 € | 7.98 € | +33.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 5.48 € | +17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.36 € | 8.45 € | +14.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.27 € | +13.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.92 € | -0.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.24 € | +21.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.44 € | +23.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.92 € | +2.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.98 € | +35.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 1.37 € | +7.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.67 € | -24.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.22 € | +31.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 2.70 € | +36.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 12.00 € | +14.3 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.80 € | -28.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 62.00 € | +26.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.75 € | 4.65 € | -19.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.22 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 32.10 € | -19.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.30 € | 6.79 € | +7.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,955.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +11.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,358.51 € | 31,754.92 € | +12.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.71 € | 185.94 € | -4.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.57 € | 22.87 € | +11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.38 € | 30.02 € | -40.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.22 € | 32.72 € | -1.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.47 € | 16.40 € | -11.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 12.00 € | -7.7 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 567.07 € | 701.80 € | +23.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 10,575.42 € | -22.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.03 € | 90.16 € | -2.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.96 € | 38.31 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.26 € | 90.92 € | -3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.09 € | 121.79 € | -1.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 844.45 € | 767.08 € | -9.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 733.90 € | 608.32 € | -17.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,306.59 € | 1,422.90 € | +8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,098.74 € | 1,124.52 € | +2.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 345.21 € | 526.05 € | +52.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.49 € | 358.61 € | +31.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,479.78 € | 2,358.21 € | -4.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.63 | 3.66 | +0.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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