Cost of living in Brussels is very similar to Swords (without rent).
Rent in Brussels is 34% cheaper than in Swords.
Cost of living including rent in Brussels is 23% lower than in Swords.
Food in Brussels is very similar to Swords.
Transport in Brussels is very similar to Swords.
| Brussels | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brussels | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.14 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.03 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.46 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.59 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.86 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.69 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.1 $ | 25.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.1 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.87 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.98 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
236 $ | 231 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.4 $ | 52.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 881 $ | 1,437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,606 $ | 2,407 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 1,708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,055 $ | 2,990 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,722 $ | 4,462 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,382 $ | 4,520 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,047 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.71 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 25.5 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 91.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 99.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,059 $ | 1,197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,380 $ | 7,089 $ |