Cost of living in Mechelen is 15% higher than in Bruges (without rent).
Rent in Mechelen is 5% more expensive than in Bruges.
Cost of living including rent in Mechelen is 10% higher than in Bruges.
Food in Mechelen is 16% more expensive than in Bruges.
Transport in Mechelen is 8% more expensive than in Bruges.
| Mechelen | Bruges | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mechelen | Bruges | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 89.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.9 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.29 $ | 2.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.74 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.42 $ | 8.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27 $ | 25.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.9 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.27 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 3.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 50.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 609 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 984 $ | 851 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 755 $ | 648 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,249 $ | 1,084 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,248 $ | 2,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,651 $ | 2,210 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,259 $ | 2,423 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.45 % | 4.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 108 $ | 81.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 589 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,103 $ | 6,321 $ |