Cost of living in Bruges is 14% lower than in Drogheda (without rent).
Rent in Bruges is 54% cheaper than in Drogheda.
Cost of living including rent in Bruges is 41% lower than in Drogheda.
Food in Bruges is 10% cheaper than in Drogheda.
Transport in Bruges is 31% cheaper than in Drogheda.
| Bruges | Drogheda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bruges | Drogheda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.2 $ | 89.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.87 $ | 2.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.85 $ | 16.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.87 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 144 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.7 $ | 22.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.49 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.04 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.06 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 150 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 233 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 611 $ | 1,454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 851 $ | 1,911 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 648 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,084 $ | 2,216 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,998 $ | 4,436 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,210 $ | 3,942 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,423 $ | 2,594 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 4.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.5 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.4 $ | 75 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 389 $ | 1,199 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,321 $ | 7,170 $ |