Cost of living in Geel is 7% lower than in Almere (without rent).
Rent in Geel is 33% cheaper than in Almere.
Cost of living including rent in Geel is 23% lower than in Almere.
Food in Geel is 5% cheaper than in Almere.
Transport in Geel is 26% cheaper than in Almere.
| Geel | Almere | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Geel | Almere | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 20 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.5 $ | 72.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.55 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.37 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.24 $ | 2.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.7 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.9 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.97 $ | 12.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.55 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 76.5 $ | 95.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.8 $ | 22.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.43 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.1 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.71 $ | 2.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 176 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
233 $ | 269 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.9 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 1,023 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 648 $ | 1,851 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 790 $ | 1,164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 807 $ | 1,788 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,025 $ | 4,533 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,084 $ | 3,308 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,698 $ | 3,120 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.98 % | 4.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.4 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 23.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 121 $ | 92.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 81.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,061 $ | 2,416 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,526 $ | 8,554 $ |