Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (NZ$27) | NZ$20 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$13 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (NZ$1.64) | NZ$2.16 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (NZ$3.85) | NZ$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$6 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (NZ$2.87) | NZ$3.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$3.13 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$4.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (NZ$4.14) | NZ$3.71 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$2.27 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 (NZ$1,724) | NZ$3,054 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €836 (NZ$1,414) | NZ$2,639 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (NZ$262) | NZ$309 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (NZ$1,318) | NZ$2,363 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €531 (NZ$898) | NZ$2,102 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (NZ$208) | NZ$197 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (NZ$649) | NZ$734 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (NZ$199) | NZ$243 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$12 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (NZ$16) | NZ$28 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (NZ$133) | NZ$117 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (NZ$72) | NZ$67 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (NZ$157) | NZ$192 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (NZ$218) | NZ$228 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,515 (NZ$39,769) | NZ$34,283 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$2.06 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (NZ$81) | NZ$213 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (NZ$47) | NZ$30 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.55 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$64 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (NZ$2.29) | NZ$3.92 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (NZ$4.07) | NZ$3.83 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$37 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$61 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (NZ$35) | NZ$35 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (NZ$80) | NZ$232 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (NZ$86) | NZ$129 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$5.07 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.65 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (NZ$740) | NZ$689 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (NZ$0.40) | NZ$0.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (NZ$46) | NZ$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 497 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,800 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,878 (€4,067) in Ghent.
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