Cost of living in Essen, Germany vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 | €3.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €0.97 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 | €2.28 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 | €1.87 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 | €5.47 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €1.70 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.22 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €1.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 | €2.45 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 | €1.18 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 | €1,020 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 | €836 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 | €155 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 | €779 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 | €531 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 | €123 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €29 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 | €383 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 | €117 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €11 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €10 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €79 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 | €43 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 | €129 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,629 | €23,515 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.34 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €48 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €28 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €7 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €9 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 | €26 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 | €4.50 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 | €3.72 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 | €3.39 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 | €1.36 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 | €2.40 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €22 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €35 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €21 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 | €48 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 | €51 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 | €3.09 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 | €4.65 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 | €438 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.23 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 | €27 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 55 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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