Cost of living in Vilvoorde is 127% higher than in Stip (without rent).
Rent in Vilvoorde is 280% more expensive than in Stip.
Cost of living including rent in Vilvoorde is 193% higher than in Stip.
Food in Vilvoorde is 123% more expensive than in Stip.
Transport in Vilvoorde is 207% more expensive than in Stip.
| Vilvoorde | Stip | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vilvoorde | Stip | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.4 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.86 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.17 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.04 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.78 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.33 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.59 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.4 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.6 $ | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.86 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
264 $ | 160 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 16.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,183 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 765 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,333 $ | 324 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,890 $ | 1,188 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,942 $ | 958 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,680 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.78 % | 6.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Haircut | 22.1 $ | 3.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 104 $ | 36.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 591 $ | 213 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,424 $ | 1,168 $ |