Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€10) | €16 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (€3.78) | €3.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (€0.90) | €0.97 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.30 (€2.58) | €2.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (€2.54) | €1.87 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.06 (€4.57) | €5.47 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.01 (€2.26) | €1.70 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (€1.02) | €1.22 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (€1.98) | €1.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (€2.20) | €2.45 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 (€1.34) | €1.18 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,307 (€1,469) | €1,020 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £648 (€728) | €836 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 (€119) | €155 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £744 (€836) | €779 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £567 (€637) | €531 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £71 (€80) | €123 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€30) | €29 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 (€450) | €383 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (€100) | €117 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€77) | €79 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€40) | €43 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€84) | €93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (€66) | €129 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,244 (€22,749) | €23,515 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.39) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (€57) | €48 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (€14) | €28 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 (€3.02) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (€73) | €26 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.79 (€3.14) | €4.50 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (€1.52) | €3.72 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.64 (€2.96) | €3.39 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (€1.88) | €1.36 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (€1.12) | €2.40 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €22 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€34) | €35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (€16) | €21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (€89) | €48 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (€57) | €51 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 (€3.15) | €3.09 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.30 (€4.83) | €4.65 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £435 (€489) | €438 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (€35) | €27 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€12) | €6 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 194 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,904 (£2,584) in Belfast to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,900 in Ghent.
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