Cost of living in Sint-Truiden is 3% lower than in Differdange (without rent).
Rent in Sint-Truiden is 35% cheaper than in Differdange.
Cost of living including rent in Sint-Truiden is 23% lower than in Differdange.
Food in Sint-Truiden is 4% more expensive than in Differdange.
Transport in Sint-Truiden is 12% cheaper than in Differdange.
| Sint-Truiden | Differdange | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sint-Truiden | Differdange | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.5 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 104 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.8 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.6 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.22 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.42 $ | 2.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.23 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 6.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.91 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.2 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.6 $ | 38.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.3 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.79 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.25 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.73 $ | 3.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
313 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
97.8 $ | 81.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 599 $ | 1,167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 986 $ | 1,848 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 730 $ | 1,261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,127 $ | 2,076 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,507 $ | 9,479 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,483 $ | 8,809 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,023 $ | 3,095 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.98 % | 1.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.8 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.9 $ | 31.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 99.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.8 $ | 111 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 507 $ | 1,484 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,934 $ | 18,872 $ |