Cost of living in Genk is 18% lower than in Horsens (without rent).
Rent in Genk is 28% more expensive than in Horsens.
Cost of living including rent in Genk is very similar to Horsens.
Food in Genk is 18% cheaper than in Horsens.
Transport in Genk is 8% cheaper than in Horsens.
| Genk | Horsens | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Genk | Horsens | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.5 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.36 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.22 $ | 2.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.7 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.22 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.27 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.58 $ | 9.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.6 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.9 $ | 21.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.7 $ | 72.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.8 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.03 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.29 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.73 $ | 2.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
203 $ | 193 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.4 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 618 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 889 $ | 1,053 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 723 $ | 673 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,021 $ | 1,557 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,565 $ | 2,122 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,919 $ | 1,680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,265 $ | 2,623 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.45 % | 3.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.7 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.9 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 110 $ | 111 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 533 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,085 $ | 13,087 $ |