Cost of living in Lokeren is 3% lower than in Dundalk (without rent).
Rent in Lokeren is 30% cheaper than in Dundalk.
Cost of living including rent in Lokeren is 20% lower than in Dundalk.
Food in Lokeren is very similar to Dundalk.
Transport in Lokeren is very similar to Dundalk.
| Lokeren | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lokeren | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.8 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.86 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.12 $ | 2.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.02 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.83 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.86 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.45 $ | 16.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.89 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.1 $ | 112 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 16.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 119 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 182 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.8 $ | 51.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 638 $ | 962 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,048 $ | 1,518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 1,304 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,335 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,122 $ | 2,215 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,276 $ | 2,219 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,679 $ | 2,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.5 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.2 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.7 $ | 107 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 474 $ | 789 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,471 $ | 7,077 $ |