VanBasket Belgium

Food Prices in Belgium — November 2026

Name: Belgium — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

124.8

vs World Average

+24.8%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 6 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 19 Oct 2026

$2.57

+45% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.95

+44% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$10.16

+73% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.08

-8% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$23.76
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 9 Nov 2026

$4.23

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$70.18

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Recent real receipts

Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

VERS GRANAATSAP 500

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

6.99 €
WORST CHORIZO

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

23.99 €
FILET PUR IBERICO

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

36.99 €
Coriander

Tasteup · 20g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

1.45 €
Spring onions

Cebon · 1 bunch

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

1.35 €
Mint

Delhaize · 150 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

4.19 €
Thyme

Tasteup · 20g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

1.69 €
Croky bolognese

CROCKY, WIJ WILLEN · 18 x 200 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

2.15 €
Côte D'or Bloc Noir Amandes 16X180G

Cote D'or, Mondelēz International · 180 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

5.05 €
Poivron

Delhaize · 300g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

3.05 €
Bio Garlic Powder

Mill & Mortar · 70g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

7.99 €
Flat Leaf Parsley

Cebon · 100g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

1.69 €
Faire trade coconut milk chocolate

Oxfam · 100 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

3.39 €
Capers Bio

Delhaize · 100 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

2.09 €
Black Peppercorns

Oxfam

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

4.35 €
Edamame graines de soja

Delhaize · 300g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

2.05 €
Pesto alla genovese

Saclà · 190gr

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

5.45 €
Ravioli met ricotta en spinazie

Bertagni · 250 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

3.99 €
Roasted and Salted Peanuts

Delhaize · 275 g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

0.94 €
Babeluttes

De Klok · 250g

Delhaize, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 9 Nov

4.95 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Belgium is 24.8% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $374 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −0.6% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −1.2%
Eggs +1.9%
Chicken −3.7%
Rice and cereals +1.5%
Water +3.6%
Cheese −1.6%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers −4.3%
Beer −1.0%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Belgium

Belgium

124.8

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Germany 124.9 +24.9%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Austria 128.4 +28.4%

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Belgium?

Yes, food in Belgium is above average. The VanBasket Index is 124.8 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 24.8% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Belgium per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Belgium you can expect to spend around $374. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 124.8 (world = 100).

How does Belgium compare to similar countries?

Belgium has a VanBasket Index of 124.8. Similar or nearby countries: Germany, Qatar, Austria.

How often is the food price data for Belgium updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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