Belgium, paid in DKK.
Three medieval cities and a capital within an hour of each other by train.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −0.1%. Local prices: +3.6%.
- Lean
- kr 483
- Comfort
- kr 2,278
The short answerIn DKK, as of November 12, 2026
Belgium: as of November 12, 2026, 1.8% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in DKK (Danish krone), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −0.1%, and prices in the country rose +3.6%. A mid-range day costs about kr 1,035 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+9.6%) and SEK did worst (−3.4%).
What DKK buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$225+9.6%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,468+9.4%
- South African randR 2,551+8.6%
- British pound£116+5.2%
- UAE dirhamAED 563+4.9%
- Singapore dollarS$197+4.4%
- US dollar$153+4.4%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,858+3.0%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$276+2.9%
- Canadian dollarC$219+1.8%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,203+1.8%
- Indian rupee₹14,400−0.3%
- Brazilian realR$857−0.5%
- Japanese yen¥24,500−0.5%
- Danish kronekr 1,035−1.8%
- Swiss francCHF 128−2.4%
- Swedish kronakr 1,532−3.4%
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