Cost of living in Essen is 6% higher than in Anderlecht (without rent).
Rent in Essen is 27% cheaper than in Anderlecht.
Cost of living including rent in Essen is 12% lower than in Anderlecht.
Food in Essen is 13% cheaper than in Anderlecht.
Transport in Essen is 157% more expensive than in Anderlecht.
| Essen | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Essen | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.9 $ | 90.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.32 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 3.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.42 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.8 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.47 $ | 9.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.52 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.9 $ | 53.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 39.9 $ | 28.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 86.5 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.63 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 134 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
210 $ | 203 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.1 $ | 55.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 470 $ | 705 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 888 $ | 1,158 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 623 $ | 931 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,267 $ | 1,521 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,052 $ | 4,761 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,592 $ | 3,936 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,234 $ | 2,844 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 3.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 24.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.9 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.7 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 440 $ | 656 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,380 $ | 20,963 $ |