Cost of living
Braine-lAlleud compared to Genk
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Overview comparison
Braine-lAlleudGenk
Consumer prices in Braine-lAlleud are roughly 13% higher than in Genk.
Cost of living
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,614 | 1,259 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,637 | 3,705 |
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| Without rent one person | 728 | 823 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,266 | 2,278 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 758.23 | 965.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,386.36 | 1,329.84 |
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| Food person | 606 | 573 |
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| Food family | 1,247 | 1,157 |
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| Transport person | 69.06 | 85.38 |
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| Transport family | 238.58 | 207.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.27 years | 73.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.3 | 17.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 104.09 | 101.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.8 | 10.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.26 | 3.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.46 | 3.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.86 | 2.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 836.08 | 739.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 631.92 | 614.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,199.88 | 1,152.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,405.24 | 945.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.03 | 120.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.38 | 209.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.15 | 49.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.89 | 2.99 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,926 | 2,096 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,543 | 2,333 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.73 | 3.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.11% | 50.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 38.7 | 26.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.74 | 2.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.59 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.43 | 10.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.2 | 7.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.82 | 10.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Braine-lAlleud | Genk |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.06 | 46.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.02 | 16.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.91 | 27.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.99 | 16.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 99.88 | 94.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.22 | 67.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 686.83 | 257.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,392 | 13,103 |
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