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Belgium's sluggish surface hides cultural cachet and a passion for pleasure.

If Belgium's spotlight on the European stage is a little dim, it's only because its people are rarely boastful. This slow-burning country has more history, art, food and architecture packed into its tiny self than many of its bigger, louder neighbours.A rich and bubbling vat... Read the overview
Town Hall and Kings House on Brussels' beautiful Grand Place

Climate

Overview

Belgium has a varied climate from day to day but that is quite similar across the country. Rainfall is mild and fairly consistent throughout the year. Summer has the most pleasant conditions with days averaging in the low 20°Cs (low 70°Fs) and a decent amount of sunlight. Winters are mostly overcast and, apart from the coast which experiences slightly milder winters, are generally frosty, often dropping a couple of degrees below zero (around 28°F).

Communication

Dial Code: 32

Currency

NameEuro
Symbol
CodeEUR
Uniteuro

Typical prices

ItemAmount
loaf of bread
€ 1.50
soft drink
€ 1.30
litre of petrol
€ 1.60
litre of bottled water
€ 0.75
bottle of Trappist beer
€ 3.50
souvenir t-shirt
€ 13.00
street snack (frites)
€ 1.80
mid-range hotel double
€ 80.00-150.00
restaurant meal
€ 15.00-60.00
baguette sandwich
€ 3.00
movie ticket
€ 6.00
kilo of pralines
€ 30.00-50.00

Typical accomodation Costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
€ 15-80€ 80-150€ 150-350€ 350+

Typical meal costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
€ 5-15€ 15-30€ 30-60€ 60+

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