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Cost of Living in Kessel-Lo

Kessel-Lo, Flanders, Belgium

▼ -13% vs Belgium average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€843 ($917)
Couple, monthly€1,521 ($1,653)
Family of four, monthly€1,990 ($2,163)

Estimated Prices in Kessel-Lo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.21 ($8.93)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€32.86 ($35.71)per meal
Cappuccino€2.46 ($2.68)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€186 ($202)per month
Monthly public transport pass€30.12 ($32.74)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€79.40 ($86.30)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€23.00 ($25.00)per month
Fitness club membership€23.00 ($25.00)per month
Cinema ticket€6.02 ($6.55)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€425 ($462)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€296 ($321)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€887 ($964)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kessel-Lo is €2,652 ($2,883) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €843 ($917) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,096 ($1,192) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€296 ($321)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Kessel-Lo

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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 Kessel-Lo

Kessel-Lo is one of the key cities in Belgium. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €843 ($917), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €296 ($321) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,990 ($2,163) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,521 ($1,653) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kessel-Lo is €2,652 ($2,883). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,096 ($1,192) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kessel-Lo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €843 ($917) per month in Kessel-Lo including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Belgium.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kessel-Lo?
A net salary of around €1,096 ($1,192) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kessel-Lo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kessel-Lo is €2,652 ($2,883).
How much is rent in Kessel-Lo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €425 ($462) per month in the city centre and €296 ($321) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €887 ($964).
Is Kessel-Lo cheaper than Belgium on average?
Yes — Kessel-Lo is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Belgium average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kessel-Lo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €186 ($202) in Kessel-Lo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Kessel-Lo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kessel-Lo is estimated at €30 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kessel-Lo are estimates based on Belgium national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.