VanBasket Belgium

Food Prices in Belgium — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$2.83

+60% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$4.95

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

open data

$10.16

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

open data

$2.08

-8% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

open receipts 5 prices · updated 6 Jun

$4.65

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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Matcha

Asia Green Garden · 40 g

ALDI, Uccle - Ukkel 21 Jul deal

2.49 €
Boisson Énergisante

Golden Power, Position unclear · 250 ml

ALDI, Sint-Niklaas 21 Jun

0.49 €
Ukrainian Pickled Vegetables

Marcinowa · 850g

Podlasiak, Jette 6 Jun

2.95 €
Fermented Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Daesang, JONGGA · 300g

Podlasiak, Jette 6 Jun

4.95 €
Cosmos Zero Alcohol Hazy IPA

Fugu Brewing Co. · 33cl

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

2.25 €
Demak'Up Expert ronde wattenschijfjes

Demak'Up · 108 stuks

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

3.29 €
Paper towels from recycled materials

Delhaize

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

4.79 €
Galettes de riz au chocolat au lait, bio

Delhaize

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.59 €
OIGNONS JEUNES

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.29 €
Red chili peppers

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.55 €
Dozen Free Range Bio Eggs

Ferme des Longs-Prés

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

5.99 €
Coriander Leaves

Delhaize

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.29 €
Mélange de Noix Pepita

250g

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.55 €
Krab salade

Delio

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

3.55 €
Frozen Hashbrowns

Delhaize · 600g

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

1.99 €
BIO MULTICEREALES

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

3.15 €
Bio Hazelnuts

200g

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

7.99 €
Cinnamon Sticks

Delhaize, Jette 6 Jun

3.59 €

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).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.4% 2026

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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