Cost of living
Ostend compared to Braine-lAlleud
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Overview comparison
OstendBraine-lAlleud
Consumer prices in Braine-lAlleud are roughly 0% higher than in Ostend.
Cost of living
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,458 | 1,614 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,516 | 3,637 |
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| Without rent one person | 631 | 728 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,240 | 2,266 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 885.1 | 758.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,243.06 | 1,386.36 |
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| Food person | 373 | 606 |
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| Food family | 1,200 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 80.48 | 69.06 |
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| Transport family | 209.95 | 238.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.19 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.17 | 19.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 61.4 | 104.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.02 | 11.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.89 | 5.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.19 | 3.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.48 | 3.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 526.37 | 836.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 428.9 | 631.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 972.75 | 1,199.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 937.59 | 1,405.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.52 | 66.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 256.82 | 111.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.46 | 57.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.54 | 2.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,921 | 2,926 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,923 | 4,543 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.15 | 2.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.13% | 38.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.54 | 38.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.67 | 1.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.96 | 2.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.07 | 3.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 15.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.37 | 10.2 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 21.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 2.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Ostend | Braine-lAlleud |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.92 | 24.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.06 | 16.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.27 | 40.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.42 | 22.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.06 | 99.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.19 | 101.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 480.23 | 686.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,229 | 13,392 |
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