Cost of Living in Belgium

Summary of cost of living in Belgium:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 235.64 kr 141.38-353.46
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 942.55 kr 706.91-1,531.64
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 117.82 kr 106.04-153.16
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 53.02 kr 35.35-70.69
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 47.13 kr 35.35-70.69
Cappuccino (regular) 40.72 kr 23.56-53.02
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 32.31 kr 23.56-41.24
Water (12 oz small bottle) 28.85 kr 23.56-37.70
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 50.42 kr 33.45-88.75
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 22.43 kr 11.69-42.75
Rice (white), (1 lb) 11.30 kr 5.34-21.38
Eggs (regular) (12) 40.04 kr 19.09-58.91
Local Cheese (1 lb) 69.17 kr 32.07-133.60
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 55.43 kr 33.40-74.82
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 87.20 kr 53.44-133.60
Apples (1 lb) 12.95 kr 6.41-16.03
Banana (1 lb) 10.48 kr 6.41-16.03
Oranges (1 lb) 12.12 kr 6.41-21.38
Tomato (1 lb) 13.44 kr 6.41-21.38
Potato (1 lb) 9.74 kr 4.01-16.03
Onion (1 lb) 7.89 kr 3.85-12.24
Lettuce (1 head) 14.66 kr 9.43-23.56
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 10.54 kr 4.71-23.56
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 85.42 kr 58.91-141.38
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 19.58 kr 11.55-35.35
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 23.46 kr 11.78-42.41
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 114.87 kr 94.26-141.38
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 29.45 kr 23.56-35.35
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 577.31 kr 412.37-648.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 58.91 kr 30.63-153.16
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 47.40 kr 37.92-66.36
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 471.28 kr 353.46-589.09
Gasoline (1 gallon) 74.48 kr 70.47-86.79
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 339,907.32 kr 270,983.31-353,456.49
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 332,912.77 kr 288,656.13-388,802.13
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 2,269.19 kr 1,413.83-4,123.66
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 245.28 kr 164.95-424.15
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 593.04 kr 412.37-883.64
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 384.49 kr 235.64-706.91
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 215.52 kr 117.82-294.55
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 149.63 kr 117.82-176.73
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 6,657.58 kr 2,945.47-11,133.88
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 162,361.28 kr 82,473.18-353,456.49
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,065.93 kr 589.09-1,413.83
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 467.81 kr 235.64-824.73
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,109.31 kr 706.91-1,531.64
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,429.11 kr 883.64-2,120.74
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 9,887.18 kr 7,658.22-14,138.26
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 8,536.30 kr 6,480.04-11,781.88
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 14,970.29 kr 10,839.33-23,634.46
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 12,484.43 kr 9,425.51-18,851.01
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,094.52 kr 2,736.41-6,567.38
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,249.02 kr 2,189.13-4,378.25
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 28,699.01 kr
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.63 2.20-4.00

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