Cost of living
Hainaut (Belgium) compared to Mons
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Overview comparison
Hainaut (Belgium)Mons
Consumer prices in Mons are roughly 28% higher than in Hainaut (Belgium).
Cost of living
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,445 | 1,219 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,103 | 4,033 |
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| Without rent one person | 610 | 759 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,916 | 1,961 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 456.35 | 609.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 734.29 | 1,013.23 |
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| Food person | 442 | 551 |
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| Food family | 1,271 | 1,461 |
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| Transport person | 75.29 | 72.23 |
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| Transport family | 194.72 | 217.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.21 years | 67.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.92 | 13.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.35 | 65.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.12 | 10.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.83 | 3.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.1 | 3.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 2.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 525.29 | 575.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.09 | 462.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 816.79 | 1,099.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 669.4 | 855.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.37 | 111.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.36 | 141.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.07 | 40.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.78 | 2.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,205 | 2,345 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,746 | 2,299 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.11 | 3.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.08% | 47.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.85 | 25.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.92 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.84 | 2.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.03 | 3.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.84 | 20.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.44 | 13.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.69 | 16.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 2.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Hainaut (Belgium) | Mons |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.72 | 27.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.94 | 11.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 34 | 33.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.59 | 9.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.43 | 90.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.85 | 121.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 777.28 | 646.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,969 | 18,303 |
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