Cost of living in Ghent is 3% higher than in Beersheba (without rent).
Rent in Ghent is 42% more expensive than in Beersheba.
Cost of living including rent in Ghent is 20% higher than in Beersheba.
Food in Ghent is 5% more expensive than in Beersheba.
Transport in Ghent is 100% more expensive than in Beersheba.
| Ghent | Beersheba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ghent | Beersheba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.4 $ | 57.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.31 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.31 $ | 2.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.87 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.85 $ | 9.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 31 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.9 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 181 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.77 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 5.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 203 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.3 $ | 27 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ | 678 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 779 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,257 $ | 1,049 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,446 $ | 3,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,571 $ | 2,676 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,819 $ | 3,070 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76 % | 3.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ | 66 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 21.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.9 $ | 80.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 595 $ | 795 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,796 $ | 13,019 $ |