Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 10.1% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 10.2% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 10.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 19.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 3.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 27.3% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 70.00 € | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.53 € | 10.00 € | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.53 € | 1.67 € | -52.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 2.54 € | -7.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.16 € | -53.3 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 € | 5.47 € | +26.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.83 € | -6.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.17 € | +19.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 € | 3.47 € | -0.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 € | 6.41 € | +7.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 4.85 € | +3.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.36 € | 7.91 € | +7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.98 € | -11.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.86 € | -7.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.05 € | +2.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.29 € | +10.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.77 € | -13.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.73 € | +0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 1.30 € | +1.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.44 € | -50.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 € | 1.57 € | -7.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 2.13 € | +7.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 6.00 € | -42.9 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.70 € | -32.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 36.00 € | -26.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.75 € | 5.00 € | -13.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 2.41 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.30 € | 6.76 € | +7.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,902.50 € | 28,000.00 € | -3.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,184.17 € | 28,558.91 € | +1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.02 € | 192.77 € | -0.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.52 € | 11.60 € | -43.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.29 € | 27.28 € | -45.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.08 € | 49.11 € | +48.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.47 € | 21.91 € | +18.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 9.00 € | -30.8 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 567.07 € | 497.48 € | -12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 9,128.68 € | -33.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.60 € | 79.05 € | -13.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.78 € | 34.71 € | -12.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.08 € | 86.07 € | -8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.51 € | 113.08 € | -8.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 843.92 € | 742.42 € | -12.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 735.29 € | 566.95 € | -22.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,307.51 € | 1,306.35 € | -0.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,102.44 € | 942.10 € | -14.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.31 € | 345.96 € | +1.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.37 € | 218.65 € | -20.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,479.78 € | 1,618.23 € | -34.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 4.45 | +22.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 530 | 2178 |
Moving to Belgium? Explore:
Moving to Italy? Explore: