Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €16 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (€3.98) | €3.67 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (€1.09) | €0.97 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.81 (€3.26) | €2.28 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (€2.37) | €1.87 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 (€5.39) | €5.47 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (€2.39) | €1.70 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (€0.76) | €1.22 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (€2.25) | €1.71 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (€2.27) | €2.45 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (€1.37) | €1.18 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,454 (€1,688) | €1,020 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (€1,253) | €836 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 (€186) | €155 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,179 (€1,368) | €779 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £819 (€951) | €531 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (€128) | €123 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (€24) | €29 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £331 (€384) | €383 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (€91) | €117 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€79) | €79 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (€88) | €93 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€99) | €129 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 (€24,112) | €23,515 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (€1.41) | €1.34 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€68) | €48 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (€22) | €28 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 (€5.21) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (€104) | €26 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 (€4.28) | €4.50 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 (€1.70) | €3.72 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (€3.81) | €3.39 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (€2.17) | €1.36 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (€1.41) | €2.40 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €22 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€40) | €35 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (€121) | €48 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (€61) | €51 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (€3.44) | €3.09 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 (€5.60) | €4.65 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 (€458) | €438 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€42) | €27 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €6 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,618 (£3,118) in Edinburgh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Ghent.
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