Cost of living in Vilvoorde is 28% lower than in Akureyri (without rent).
Rent in Vilvoorde is 27% cheaper than in Akureyri.
Cost of living including rent in Vilvoorde is 27% lower than in Akureyri.
Food in Vilvoorde is 28% cheaper than in Akureyri.
Transport in Vilvoorde is 10% cheaper than in Akureyri.
| Vilvoorde | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vilvoorde | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.4 $ | 118 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.86 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.17 $ | 2.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.92 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.04 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.78 $ | 20 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.33 $ | 11.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.59 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.4 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.6 $ | 83.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.86 $ | 3.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 83 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
264 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 95.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 1,090 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,183 $ | 1,746 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 765 $ | 1,208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,333 $ | 2,019 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,890 $ | 4,445 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,942 $ | 4,283 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,680 $ | 3,866 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.78 % | 5.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 56 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Haircut | 22.1 $ | 46.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 142 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 104 $ | 125 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 591 $ | 297 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,424 $ | 6,208 $ |