Travel Costs in Belgium
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $75
- Mid-range / day
- $175
- Luxury / day
- $400
- Budget meal
- $14
- Coffee
- $3.5
- Local transport
- $2.8
- Budget hotel
- $40
- Mid-range hotel
- $120
Overview
Belgium is a moderately expensive Western European destination, broadly comparable to France or the Netherlands. Accommodation and dining out are the primary cost drivers, especially in Brussels and Bruges where tourist demand keeps prices elevated. Budget travelers can manage reasonably well thanks to affordable supermarkets, hostel options, and an efficient public transport network.
Notes
Buy a multi-trip or day pass for public transport rather than single tickets, and consider self-catering with food from local markets or supermarkets like Delhaize or Lidl to significantly cut daily costs.