Cost of living in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 (€4.08) | €3.67 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.70 (€0.80) | €0.97 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.41 (€2.77) | €2.28 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.02 (€2.33) | €1.87 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.50 (€5.18) | €5.47 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.78 (€2.05) | €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 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (€9) | €7 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.89 (€2.18) | €2.45 | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.73 (€0.84) | €1.18 | 29% |
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,079 (€1,243) | €1,052 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £913 (€1,052) | €831 | 27% |
| 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 (€863) | €785 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £872 (€1,004) | €537 | 87% |
| 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 (€420) | €383 | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £80 (€92) | €117 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.90 (€7) | €11 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £10 (€12) | €10 | 21% |
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £54 (€62) | €79 | 22% |
| 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 (€64) | €129 | 50% |
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £20,183 (€23,248) | €23,515 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.20 (€1.38) | €1.34 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £46 (€52) | €48 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £16 (€18) | €28 | 34% |
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £4.17 (€4.80) | €7 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (€9) | €9 | 2% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £227 (€262) | €26 | 895% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.94 (€4.54) | €4.50 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.87 (€2.15) | €3.72 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.65 (€3.05) | €3.39 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £2.17 (€2.49) | €1.36 | 84% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.75 (€2.02) | €2.40 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £9 (€10) | €22 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Exeter (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 | 80% |
| 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 | 4% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.88 (€3.32) | €3.09 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.32 (€4.97) | €4.65 | 7% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £402 (€462) | €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 (€39) | €27 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £8 (€10) | €6 | 53% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,635 (£3,156) in Exeter to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Ghent.