Travel budget and cost of living in Genk (Belgium) how much does a trip cost?

Genk travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Genk

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Genk for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Genk compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Genk in 2025 is 14% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Genk in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Genk by expense type

Restaurant budget in Genk

Lunch

$ 24/person
($ 11 to $ 42)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 45/person
($ 35 to $ 70)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 4.6)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.3/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.6)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Genk

1-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 68 to $ 182)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 78 to $ 574)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 74 to $ 638)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 95 to $ 571)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 271/night
($ 203 to $ 385)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 120/month
($ 92 to $ 183)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 251/month
($ 114 to $ 514)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 250/month
($ 100 to $ 730)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 174/month
($ 106 to $ 333)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 297/month
($ 122 to $ 1021)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Genk

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 5.2)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.2)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 7)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.8/kg
($ 7 to $ 17)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Genk

Bus ticket

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.3 to $ 5)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.8
($ 3 to $ 18)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Genk

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 11 to $ 19)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 30/hr
($ 30 to $ 30)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Genk

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 18)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 93
($ 46 to $ 140)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 30 to $ 93)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Brussels

$ 854
(fair price: $ 751)

Manchester → Brussels

$ 96
(fair price: $ 79)

Dublin → Brussels

$ 111
(fair price: $ 91)

Edinburgh → Brussels

$ 151
(fair price: $ 120)

London → Brussels

$ 155
(fair price: $ 136)

Chicago → Brussels

$ 1128
(fair price: $ 853)