- Cost of Living
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- Ghent
- Alchevs'k
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Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (527₴) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (230₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.27 (158₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (29₴) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (96₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (70₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (180₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (53₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (48₴) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (36₴) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (235₴) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (69₴) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (41₴) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,083 (32,390₴) | 1,644₴ | + 1870% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (25,519₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (3,777₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (20,600₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €528 (15,775₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (2,713₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (1,023₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (11,347₴) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (3,307₴) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (356₴) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (287₴) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (2,104₴) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (947₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,752₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (3,621₴) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 91% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (719,496₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (41₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (1,300₴) | 100₴ | + 1200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (207₴) | 30₴ | + 589% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (381₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (767₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (142₴) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (111₴) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (103₴) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (38₴) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (75₴) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (592₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (982₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (637₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (1,277₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,882₴) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (239₴) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (87₴) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (125₴) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (4,364₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (7₴) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (1,789₴) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (164₴) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 7,301₴
(€244)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,600₴
in Alchevs'k.
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