Cost of living in Exeter, United Kingdom vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.40 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.54 (€4.09) | €3.67 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (€0.81) | €0.97 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.41 (€2.78) | €2.28 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (€2.34) | €1.87 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (€5.20) | €5.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (€2.06) | €1.70 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.16) | €1.22 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (€2.07) | €1.71 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.89 (€2.19) | €2.45 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (€0.84) | €1.18 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,079 (€1,247) | €1,020 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £913 (€1,056) | €836 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€179) | €155 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £749 (€866) | €779 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (€1,007) | €531 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 (€120) | €123 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £364 (€421) | €383 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€92) | €117 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.90 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (€62) | €79 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (€33) | €43 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€69) | €93 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (€65) | €129 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,183 (€23,327) | €23,515 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.39) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 (€53) | €48 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | €28 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.17 (€4.81) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £227 (€263) | €26 | + 898% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (€4.55) | €4.50 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.87 (€2.16) | €3.72 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.65 (€3.06) | €3.39 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.17 (€2.50) | €1.36 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (€2.03) | €2.40 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €21 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (€86) | €48 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€65) | €51 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 (€3.33) | €3.09 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.32 (€4.99) | €4.65 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £402 (€464) | €438 | + 6% | |
| 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 | £34 (€40) | €27 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€10) | €6 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 48 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,027 (£2,619) in Exeter to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,900 in Ghent.
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