- Cost of Living
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- Hasselt
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Cost of living in Hasselt, Belgium compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hasselt (Belgium) is 54% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €8 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.74 | €2.90 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.95 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 | €1.43 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.89 | €1.80 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 | €1.45 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 | €0.89 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 | €0.64 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 | €3.00 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 | €1.60 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 | €0.87 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Hasselt (Belgium) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €833 | €700 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €699 | €475 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 | €84 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €769 | €450 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 | €310 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €190 | €102 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €41 | €37 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €338 | €326 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €90 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €5.61 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hasselt (Belgium) is 21% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 | €92 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 | €26 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €75 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 | €84 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Hasselt (Belgium) is 86% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,667 | €17,500 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 | €1.19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 | €32 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hasselt (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €39 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 | €4.07 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 | €2.52 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.07 | €2.77 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 | €1.75 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 | €1.71 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €12 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hasselt (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €16 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 | €92 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 | €30 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 | €1.58 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 | €4.57 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €569 | €485 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.20 | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 | €41 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 | €5.00 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hasselt (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,945
in Hasselt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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