Cost of living in Nancy is 17% lower than in Brussels (without rent).
Rent in Nancy is 48% cheaper than in Brussels.
Cost of living including rent in Nancy is 35% lower than in Brussels.
Food in Nancy is 13% cheaper than in Brussels.
Transport in Nancy is 52% cheaper than in Brussels.
| Nancy | Brussels | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nancy | Brussels | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.2 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.8 $ | 76 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.58 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.06 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.57 $ | 3.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.88 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.63 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.8 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.29 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
244 $ | 236 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 57.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 388 $ | 881 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 756 $ | 1,606 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 1,032 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 2,055 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,573 $ | 4,722 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,231 $ | 4,382 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,052 $ | 3,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.65 % | 3.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 25.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 117 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 118 $ | 103 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 561 $ | 1,059 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,247 $ | 23,380 $ |