Mechelen-aan-de-Maas, Flanders, Belgium
▼ -13% vs Belgium average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The estimated average net salary in Mechelen-aan-de-Maas 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.
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€913 ($992) / moMechelen-aan-de-Maas 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 Mechelen-aan-de-Maas 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.