At a glance
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| Country | Belgium | Belgium |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,969 / mo | $3,449 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 6°C | 15° / 8°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 26 Good | 26 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 14.4°C | 14.7°C |
| Average low | 8.9°C | 8.8°C |
| Precipitation | 73 mm / mo | 71 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 246 h / mo | 247 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% |
| Rain days | 12.5 / mo | 12.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 25.4 km/h | 24 km/h |
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De Haan · average high by month
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Middelkerke · average high by month
Air quality
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| US AQI | 26 | 26 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13 µg/m³ | 14.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 66 µg/m³ | 54 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 5.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 8.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Cost of Living | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.1 | 8.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Political Stability | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Language Barrier | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Cycling | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 7.6 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 8.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $102 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $49 per dress | $49 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $185 per month | $185 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $16 per ticket | $16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $3.93 per cup | $3.93 per cup |
| Beer | $5.20 per pint | $5.20 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20 per meal | $20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $87 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $2.83 per kg |
| Bread | $3.35 per loaf | $3.24 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.27 per bottle | $1.27 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.68 per liter | $1.68 per liter |
| Rice | $2.48 per kg | $2.54 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $21 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $9.82 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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| Groceries | $370 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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| Health Insurance | $40 per month | $40 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $37 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $832 per month | $832 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $976 per month | $947 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,137 per month | $2,253 per month |
| Coworking Space | $225 per month | $225 per month |
| Coliving Space | $867 per month | $1,040 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $64 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Leisure Activities | $127 per month | $116 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $32 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $9.24 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $29 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $60 per month | $55 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $57 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi Start | $5.78 per trip | $5.78 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.77 per km | $2.77 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $57 per month | $60 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $18 per trip | $18 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.06 per liter | $2.06 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $208 per month | $220 per month |