Cost of living in Sint-Niklaas is very similar to Holon (without rent).
Rent in Sint-Niklaas is 17% cheaper than in Holon.
Cost of living including rent in Sint-Niklaas is 9% lower than in Holon.
Food in Sint-Niklaas is 6% more expensive than in Holon.
Transport in Sint-Niklaas is 9% more expensive than in Holon.
| Sint-Niklaas | Holon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sint-Niklaas | Holon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.7 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.15 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.01 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.89 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.79 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.58 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.81 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.1 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.2 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.3 $ | 125 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.96 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.69 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 166 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.2 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 602 $ | 826 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,024 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 756 $ | 924 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,328 $ | 1,731 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,265 $ | 6,684 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,781 $ | 5,955 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,248 $ | 2,785 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.46 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.5 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Haircut | 19.9 $ | 16.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 84.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 625 $ | 896 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,941 $ | 10,349 $ |