Cost of living in Mechelen is 10% lower than in Sandnes (without rent).
Rent in Mechelen is 12% cheaper than in Sandnes.
Cost of living including rent in Mechelen is 11% lower than in Sandnes.
Food in Mechelen is 11% cheaper than in Sandnes.
Transport in Mechelen is very similar to Sandnes.
| Mechelen | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mechelen | Sandnes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.9 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.29 $ | 2.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.74 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.42 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27 $ | 25.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.9 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.27 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 197 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 78 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 609 $ | 667 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 984 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 755 $ | 972 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,249 $ | 1,439 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,248 $ | 4,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,651 $ | 3,291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,259 $ | 3,490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.45 % | 4.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 31.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 108 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 589 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,103 $ | 8,504 $ |