Cost of living in Vac is 33% lower than in Charleroi (without rent).
Rent in Vac is 46% cheaper than in Charleroi.
Cost of living including rent in Vac is 40% lower than in Charleroi.
Food in Vac is 35% cheaper than in Charleroi.
Transport in Vac is 39% cheaper than in Charleroi.
| Vac | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vac | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.44 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.21 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.18 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.81 $ | 9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.01 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.1 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.5 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.72 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.09 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.69 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.7 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.2 $ | 205 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.4 $ | 48.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 350 $ | 548 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 563 $ | 783 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 619 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 529 $ | 892 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,735 $ | 2,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,154 $ | 2,879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,067 $ | 2,258 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.78 % | 3.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.8 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.75 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 8.91 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.4 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.7 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 132 $ | 620 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,573 $ | 13,087 $ |