Cost of living
Lokeren compared to Lier
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Lier are roughly 9% higher than in Lokeren.
Cost of living
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,298 | 1,551 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,560 | 4,246 |
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| Without rent one person | 638 | 885 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,929 | 2,141 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 687.87 | 716.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,324.79 | 1,520.77 |
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| Food person | 485 | 538 |
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| Food family | 1,530 | 1,775 |
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| Transport person | 79.25 | 73.93 |
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| Transport family | 249.88 | 251.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.53 years | 84.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.45 | 19.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.16 | 102.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.23 | 8.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.98 | 3.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 4.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.8 | 880.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 605.23 | 563.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,423.34 | 1,169.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,155.19 | 1,227.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.63 | 129.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.5 | 246.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.24 | 49.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 2.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,687 | 4,312 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,849 | 4,067 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.67% | 49.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.47 | 26.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.89 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.97 | 3.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.02 | 4.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.72 | 12.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.78 | 12.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.95 | 23.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.68 | 2.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Lokeren | Lier |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.47 | 36.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.99 | 11.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.79 | 25.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.21 | 20.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.34 | 87.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.49 | 118.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 415.35 | 591.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,339 | 16,512 |
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