Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.68 (€3.86) | €3.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (€0.79) | €0.97 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (€2.27) | €2.28 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€5.58) | €1.87 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€6) | €5.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (€3.01) | €1.70 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 (€1.51) | €1.22 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.78 (€3.11) | €1.71 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (€1.84) | €2.45 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (€1.93) | €1.18 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,095 (€2,549) | €1,020 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,630 (€2,166) | €836 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (€113) | €155 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,714 (€2,236) | €779 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,819 (€1,498) | €531 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (€98) | €123 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (€44) | €29 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (€275) | €383 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (€123) | €117 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €10 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €79 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€76) | €93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $156 (€129) | €129 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (€18,154) | €23,515 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (€0.52) | €1.34 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (€73) | €48 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €28 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (€132) | €26 | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.50 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (€3.51) | €3.72 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (€4.52) | €3.39 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (€3.01) | €1.36 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (€1.91) | €2.40 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€22) | €22 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€43) | €35 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (€281) | €48 | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (€77) | €51 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (€4.11) | €3.09 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.17) | €4.65 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (€419) | €438 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.17) | €0.23 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (€72) | €27 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.824
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Ghent? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 28% more expensive than in Wichita, Kansas
- Cost of living in Victoria is 7% cheaper than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Caracas is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 18% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in Bogotá is 38% more expensive than in Tunja
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 29% cheaper than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 15% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Valencia is 105% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Washington D.C. (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Venice (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oporto (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cleveland, Ohio (United States)
Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,621 ($5,610) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Ghent.
Prices recently added
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Yokohama costs ¥170 (25 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Barcelona costs €2.40 (32 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Puerto Vallarta costs Mex$ 65 (about 2 hours ago)
- 12 eggs, large in Karachi costs ₨154 (about 2 hours ago)
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Ludhiana costs ₨100 (about 3 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Miami, Florida costs $112 (about 3 hours ago)