Cost of living in Rodez is 6% lower than in Brussels (without rent).
Rent in Rodez is 39% cheaper than in Brussels.
Cost of living including rent in Rodez is 25% lower than in Brussels.
Food in Rodez is 4% cheaper than in Brussels.
Transport in Rodez is 15% cheaper than in Brussels.
| Rodez | Brussels | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rodez | Brussels | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.5 $ | 76 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.77 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 3.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.81 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.5 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.09 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.13 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 48.9 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.4 $ | 26.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.69 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.53 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 236 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.9 $ | 57.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 509 $ | 881 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,075 $ | 1,606 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ | 1,032 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,216 $ | 2,055 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,684 $ | 4,722 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,683 $ | 4,382 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,686 $ | 3,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.83 % | 3.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Haircut | 18.8 $ | 25.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 117 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 103 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 862 $ | 1,059 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,929 $ | 23,380 $ |