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Mechelen, Belgium 🇧🇪
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,600.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (Airbnb or hotels) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM and data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$15.00
|
Light grocery purchases for snacks and essentials |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$12.00
|
Daily average for entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Expats may have monthly averaged costs for permits; tourists usually none |
| Total |
$1,695.00
$3,490.00
$170.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.50
Local Belgian beers in pubs; prices can be higher in tourist areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical local bistro or casual dining.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.50
Standard international fast food chains.
per meal