Cost of living in Vechta is very similar to Namur (without rent).
Rent in Vechta is 8% more expensive than in Namur.
Cost of living including rent in Vechta is 4% higher than in Namur.
Food in Vechta is 3% cheaper than in Namur.
Transport in Vechta is 3% cheaper than in Namur.
| Vechta | Namur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vechta | Namur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.5 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.6 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.22 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.55 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.56 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.97 $ | 8.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.2 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.9 $ | 57 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.4 $ | 26.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.6 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.69 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 2.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
250 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 46.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 525 $ | 541 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,100 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 734 $ | 615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,360 $ | 1,025 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,838 $ | 4,402 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,156 $ | 3,517 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,915 $ | 2,281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 3.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.8 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 20.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 94.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.9 $ | 103 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 443 $ | 625 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,197 $ | 13,119 $ |