Mechelen, Belgium 🇧🇪
#991
51.028033, 4.471321
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$750.50
$1,200.75
$100.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.25
$200.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$50.30
$75.40
$3.50
|
Per day for prepaid mobile and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.60
$450.80
$15.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.90
$120.75
$8.50
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.45
$250.35
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$75.80
$200.50
$20.00
|
Per day for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$80.20
$150.65
$5.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered before travel |
| Total |
$1,569.00
$2,679.80
$182.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$210.50
Depends on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.45
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.20
Price for a local pint in a pub.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.35
Typical cost for a meal at a budget restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.60
Standard combo meal at a fast food chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.95
Price per kg at a local market.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Average cost for a fresh loaf of bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Price per liter for regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.10
Price per kg for white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.75
Price per kg at a supermarket.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.30
Price per kg for beef cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.95
Price for a mid-range bottle at a store.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.85
Initial fare when starting a taxi trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.10
Cost per km after the initial fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$65.00
Monthly pass for local public transportation.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.85
Price per liter at a gas station.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.25
Typical monthly cost for a basic mobile plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.90
Monthly cost for a high-speed internet plan.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.50
Monthly fee for a standard gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$18.75
Hourly rate for court rental on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$11.40
Price for one adult ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$65.25
Average cost for a pair of brand-name jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$48.60
Price for a mid-range summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$85.95
Cost for a pair of brand-name running shoes.
per pair