Belgium vs Belgium · 55 km apart
Belgium
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Cheaper overallBelgium
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| Expense | Mons | Schaarbeek | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.60 | $9.60 | Mons |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.40 | $38.40 | Mons |
| Cappuccino | $2.88 | $2.88 | Mons |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $218 | $218 | Mons |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.20 | $35.20 | Mons |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $92.80 | $92.80 | Mons |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.88 | $26.88 | Mons |
| Fitness club membership | $26.88 | $26.88 | Mons |
| Cinema ticket | $7.04 | $7.04 | Mons |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $506 | $506 | Mons |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $352 | $352 | Mons |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,056 | $1,056 | Mons |
| Total single-person budget | $992 | $992 | Mons |
| Average net salary | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Mons is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mons runs about $992 versus $992 in Schaarbeek — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Mons 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 Mons · Full cost of living in Schaarbeek