Cost of living in Reading is very similar to Ghent (without rent).
Rent in Reading is 73% more expensive than in Ghent.
Cost of living including rent in Reading is 37% higher than in Ghent.
Food in Reading is 8% more expensive than in Ghent.
Transport in Reading is 57% cheaper than in Ghent.
| Reading | Ghent | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Reading | Ghent | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.4 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.55 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.47 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 3.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.25 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.73 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 7.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.75 $ | 8.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.79 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.7 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 32.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 91.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.43 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.99 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.58 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.2 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.2 $ | 50.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,293 $ | 641 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,929 $ | 1,081 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,520 $ | 779 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,122 $ | 1,257 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,782 $ | 4,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,779 $ | 3,571 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,845 $ | 2,819 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 3.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.9 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Haircut | 15.8 $ | 21.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.8 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.1 $ | 98.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,103 $ | 595 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,520 $ | 22,796 $ |