Cost of living
Severance compared to Flanders (United States)
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Overview comparison
SeveranceFlanders (United States)
Consumer prices in Severance are roughly 4% higher than in Flanders (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,653 | 2,876 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,295 | 6,089 |
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| Without rent one person | 819 | 745 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,206 | 2,867 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,808.73 | 1,750.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,298.49 | 3,137.68 |
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| Food person | 550 | 540 |
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| Food family | 1,754 | 1,641 |
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| Transport person | 98.01 | 109.24 |
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| Transport family | 274.34 | 259.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 84.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.33 | 15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.41 | 76.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.95 | 11.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.59 | 5.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.92 | 5.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.1 | 2.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,561.96 | 1,525.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,197.33 | 1,350.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,177.81 | 2,789.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,961.08 | 2,289.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 123.12 | 136.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.87 | 212.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.86 | 75.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 6.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,166 | 4,926 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,518 | 3,326 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.11 | 2.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.32% | 74.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.4 | 14.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.64 | 3.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.26 | 4.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.68 | 10.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.71 | 11.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.68 | 13.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Severance | Flanders (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.46 | 42.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.25 | 15.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.18 | 117.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.19 | 23.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.55 | 52.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.16 | 91.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,234.24 | 1,430.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,512 | 21,421 |
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