In Ostend, Belgium, living costs about $1425 per month for one person and $3197 for a family of four, including rent.
Ostend is 28% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Ostend is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Ostend is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.
Ostend is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of living costs in Ostend is rent and utilities, which can be significant. This factor can make it challenging for those without adequate income.
Food costs in Ostend are 14% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more accessible for residents.
Public transport in Ostend is 43% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability encourages residents to utilize public transit options.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15 $ |
| Dinner | 73.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.99 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.53 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.34 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 34.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.77 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.37 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 171 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 263 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 530 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 653 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 981 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,915 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,22 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,339 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.32% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 476 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,312 $ |