Cost of living
Lier compared to Vilvoorde
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Overview comparison
LierVilvoorde
Consumer prices in Vilvoorde are roughly 5% higher than in Lier.
Cost of living
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,551 | 1,531 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,246 | 4,286 |
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| Without rent one person | 885 | 788 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,141 | 2,347 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 716.73 | 1,023.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,520.77 | 1,241.05 |
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| Food person | 538 | 436 |
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| Food family | 1,775 | 1,563 |
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| Transport person | 73.93 | 65.01 |
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| Transport family | 251.96 | 188.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.41 years | 72.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.5 | 15.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 102.38 | 83.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.66 | 10.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.75 | 6.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.16 | 3.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.77 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 880.41 | 801.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 563.02 | 719.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,169.67 | 1,283.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,227.78 | 1,102.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.91 | 143.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 246.32 | 286.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.64 | 52.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.97 | 3.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,312 | 4,354 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,067 | 3,975 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.67 | 5.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.15% | 38.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.89 | 25.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.31 | 2.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.03 | 2.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.41 | 3.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 10.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.84 | 8.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.09 | 17.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.37 | 2.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Lier | Vilvoorde |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.54 | 22.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.57 | 10.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.97 | 37.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.77 | 26.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.42 | 113.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 118.52 | 120.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 591.69 | 629.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,512 | 18,629 |
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