Cost of living in Ghent is 13% higher than in Leuven (without rent).
Rent in Ghent is 20% cheaper than in Leuven.
Cost of living including rent in Ghent is 7% lower than in Leuven.
Food in Ghent is 4% more expensive than in Leuven.
Transport in Ghent is 67% more expensive than in Leuven.
| Ghent | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ghent | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.4 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.31 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.31 $ | 3.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.87 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.85 $ | 8.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.9 $ | 28.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.77 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 193 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 296 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.3 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ | 799 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ | 1,438 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 779 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,257 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,446 $ | 5,864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,571 $ | 4,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,819 $ | 2,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76 % | 3.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 21.7 $ | 17.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.9 $ | 80.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 595 $ | 477 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,796 $ | 16,518 $ |