Belgium vs Belgium · 138 km apart
Belgium
single / month
Cheaper overallBelgium
single / month
| Expense | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas | Gent | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.93 | $10.18 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $35.71 | $40.70 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Cappuccino | $2.68 | $3.05 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $202 | $231 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Monthly public transport pass | $32.74 | $37.31 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $86.30 | $98.37 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.00 | $28.49 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Fitness club membership | $25.00 | $28.49 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Cinema ticket | $6.55 | $7.46 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $462 | $544 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $321 | $379 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $964 | $1,136 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Total single-person budget | $917 | $1,057 | Mechelen-aan-de-Maas |
| Average net salary | $2,883 | $3,286 |
Mechelen-aan-de-Maas is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mechelen-aan-de-Maas runs about $917 versus $1,057 in Gent — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Gent 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 Gent