Ghent, Belgium is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1645 for one person and $3935 for a family of four, including rent.
Ghent is 17% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Ghent is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Ghent is, on average, 68% lower than in New York City.
Ghent is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Ghent is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food prices are only 1% higher than the European benchmark, making them relatively manageable.
Public transport costs are on par with the European benchmark, showing no increase in expenses.
| Cost of Living, one person, including rent | |
|---|---|
| Without Rent | |
| Rent & Utilities | |
| Food | |
| Transport | |
| Monthly Salary, after tax | |
| GDP per Capita | |
| Freedom Index | |
| Lifespan | |
| Speak English | |
| Population |
Do you live in Ghent? Help us.
Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 19.9 $ |
| Dinner | 81.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.31 $ |
Compare Ghent with:
| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.85 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 127 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 779 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,257 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,571 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,819 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ |
| Haircut | 21.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 595 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,796 $ |