Cost of living in Mons, Belgium compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mons (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($19) | $10 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 ($11) | $3.24 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.16) | $0.73 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.40) | $2.60 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.63 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €21 ($24) | $5.38 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 ($2.27) | $3.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 ($2.27) | $1.23 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.07 ($3.48) | $1.75 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.50 ($3.97) | $1.97 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 ($1.84) | $1.84 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mons (Belgium) is 1% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €856 ($971) | $1,164 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 ($898) | $992 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 ($169) | $141 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 ($681) | $806 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €463 ($525) | $650 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €154 ($175) | $112 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €54 ($61) | $36 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €700 ($794) | $429 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €250 ($284) | $145 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Mons (Belgium) is 72% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($88) | $40 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €60 ($68) | $44 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €117 ($133) | $68 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €170 ($193) | $93 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Mons (Belgium) is 145% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 ($29,495) | $20,708 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 ($1.79) | $0.55 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 ($94) | $28 | + 240% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Mons (Belgium) is 0% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 ($19) | $5.39 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €35 ($40) | $22 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($34) | $87 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.69 ($5.32) | $3.63 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 ($4.04) | $5.25 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.27) | $5.01 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.40) | $1.97 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mons (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($44) | $39 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $22 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($57) | $111 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($47) | $40 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 ($4.25) | $3.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 ($4.65) | $4.00 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $127 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.10 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($54) | $35 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 466 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mons (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,555
(€4,897)
in Mons
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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