Belgium vs Belgium · 98 km apart
Belgium
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Cheaper overallBelgium
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| Expense | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas | Brussels | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.93 | $12.48 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $35.71 | $49.92 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Cappuccino | $2.68 | $3.74 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $202 | $283 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Monthly public transport pass | $32.74 | $45.76 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $86.30 | $121 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.00 | $34.94 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Fitness club membership | $25.00 | $34.94 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Cinema ticket | $6.55 | $9.15 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $462 | $702 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $321 | $489 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $964 | $1,466 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Total single-person budget | $917 | $1,321 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Average net salary | $2,883 | $4,030 |
Mechelen-aan-de-Maas is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mechelen-aan-de-Maas runs about $917 versus $1,321 in Brussels — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Brussels leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mechelen-aan-de-Maas · Full cost of living in Brussels