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Cost of Living in Sint-Andries

Sint-Andries, Flanders, Belgium · Population 19,818

▼ -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 Sint-Andries

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 Sint-Andries 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 Sint-Andries

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Nearby Cities

Sint-Michiels

2 km away · Flanders

Bruges

3 km away · Flanders

Assebroek

5 km away · Flanders

Sint-Kruis

5 km away · Flanders

Oostkamp

6 km away · Flanders

Jabbeke

6 km away · Flanders

Zedelgem

7 km away · Flanders

Damme

9 km away · Flanders

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 Sint-Andries

Sint-Andries 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 Sint-Andries 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 Sint-Andries expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €814 ($885) per month in Sint-Andries 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 Sint-Andries?
A net salary of around €1,058 ($1,150) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sint-Andries with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sint-Andries is €2,567 ($2,790).
How much is rent in Sint-Andries?
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 Sint-Andries cheaper than Belgium on average?
Yes — Sint-Andries 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 Sint-Andries?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €180 ($196) in Sint-Andries. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Sint-Andries compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sint-Andries is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sint-Andries are estimates based on Belgium national averages adjusted for city size (population 19,818). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.