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Cost of Living in De Haan

De Haan, Flanders, Belgium · Population 12,635

▼ -16% vs Belgium average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€814 ($885)
Couple, monthly€1,467 ($1,595)
Family of four, monthly€1,919 ($2,086)

Estimated Prices in De Haan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.95 ($8.64)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€31.80 ($34.56)per meal
Cappuccino€2.38 ($2.59)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€180 ($196)per month
Monthly public transport pass€29.15 ($31.68)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€76.84 ($83.52)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€22.26 ($24.19)per month
Fitness club membership€22.26 ($24.19)per month
Cinema ticket€5.83 ($6.34)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€408 ($444)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€284 ($309)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€852 ($926)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in De Haan is €2,567 ($2,790) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €814 ($885) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,058 ($1,150) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€284 ($309)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

Compare De Haan

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Oudenburg

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Jabbeke

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Sint-Andries

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Gistel

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Bruges

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Other Major Cities in Belgium

Brussels

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 1,249,597

€1,215 ($1,321) / mo

Antwerp

Flanders · pop. 565,039

€972 ($1,057) / mo

Gent

Flanders · pop. 272,657

€972 ($1,057) / mo

Charleroi

Wallonia · pop. 204,322

€913 ($992) / mo

Liège

Wallonia · pop. 195,278

€913 ($992) / mo

Schaarbeek

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 132,799

€913 ($992) / mo

Anderlecht

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 120,887

€913 ($992) / mo

Bruges

Flanders · pop. 118,509

€913 ($992) / mo

Living in De Haan

De Haan is one of the key cities in Belgium. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €814 ($885), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €284 ($309) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,919 ($2,086) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,467 ($1,595) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in De Haan is €2,567 ($2,790). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,058 ($1,150) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is De Haan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €814 ($885) per month in De Haan including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Belgium.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in De Haan?
A net salary of around €1,058 ($1,150) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in De Haan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in De Haan is €2,567 ($2,790).
How much is rent in De Haan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €408 ($444) per month in the city centre and €284 ($309) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €852 ($926).
Is De Haan cheaper than Belgium on average?
Yes — De Haan is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Belgium average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in De Haan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €180 ($196) in De Haan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in De Haan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in De Haan is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for De Haan are estimates based on Belgium national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,635). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.