Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €16 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 | €3.67 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €0.97 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 | €2.28 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 | €1.87 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.47 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 | €1.70 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 | €1.22 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 | €1.71 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 | €7 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 | €2.45 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 | €1.18 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 | €1,020 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 | €836 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 | €155 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 | €779 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 | €531 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 | €123 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €29 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 | €383 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 | €117 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 | €11 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €10 | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €79 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 | €43 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €93 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 | €129 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 | €23,515 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.34 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €48 | + 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €28 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €7 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 | €26 | + 212% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 | €4.50 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 | €3.72 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 | €3.39 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.36 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 | €2.40 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €22 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €35 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €21 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 | €48 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €51 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 | €8 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 | €3.09 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 | €4.65 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 | €438 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.23 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 | €27 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 | €6 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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