Cost of living in Charleroi is 20% lower than in Bristol (without rent).
Rent in Charleroi is 52% cheaper than in Bristol.
Cost of living including rent in Charleroi is 40% lower than in Bristol.
Food in Charleroi is 23% cheaper than in Bristol.
Transport in Charleroi is 6% more expensive than in Bristol.
| Charleroi | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Charleroi | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.2 $ | 89.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 2.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.5 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.12 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.83 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.43 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 64.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.2 $ | 18.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 110 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 118 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
205 $ | 181 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.7 $ | 61.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 548 $ | 1,318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 783 $ | 2,398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 619 $ | 1,581 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 892 $ | 2,896 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,900 $ | 3,172 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,879 $ | 2,510 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,258 $ | 4,063 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.46 % | 6.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 20.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.5 $ | 80.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 52.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 620 $ | 1,398 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,087 $ | 22,602 $ |