Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (€10) | €16 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (€6) | €9 | 29% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.74 (€3.14) | €3.67 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.52 (€0.43) | €0.97 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.08 (€2.58) | €2.28 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.40 (€2.85) | €1.87 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.33 (€4.47) | €5.47 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.00 (€2.52) | €1.70 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.68 (€1.41) | €1.22 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.80 (€2.35) | €1.71 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (€14) | €7 | 107% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.65 (€1.39) | €2.45 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.43 (€1.20) | €1.18 | 2% |
| Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,509 (€1,267) | €1,052 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,017 (€854) | €831 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $155 (€130) | €155 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $900 (€755) | €785 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $716 (€601) | €537 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $84 (€71) | €123 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $43 (€36) | €29 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $333 (€279) | €383 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $112 (€94) | €117 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $8 (€6) | €11 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $23 (€20) | €10 | 102% |
| Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $37 (€31) | €79 | 61% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $29 (€24) | €43 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $65 (€54) | €93 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $113 (€95) | €129 | 26% |
| Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,754 (€16,589) | €23,515 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.51 (€0.43) | €1.34 | 68% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $34 (€29) | €48 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 (€21) | €28 | 23% |
| Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.26 (€4.41) | €7 | 37% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $21 (€18) | €9 | 90% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $90 (€76) | €26 | 189% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.22 (€4.38) | €4.50 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.01 (€2.53) | €3.72 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.69 (€3.10) | €3.39 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.65 (€3.07) | €1.36 | 126% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.93 (€1.62) | €2.40 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $18 (€15) | €22 | 29% |
| Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama (United States) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (€37) | €35 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $18 (€15) | €21 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $90 (€75) | €48 | 59% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $67 (€56) | €51 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (€8) | €8 | 8% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.59 (€3.85) | €3.09 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.14 (€3.47) | €4.65 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (€360) | €438 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.27 (€0.22) | €0.23 | 5% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $33 (€28) | €27 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (€5.07) | €6 | 20% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,899 ($3,452) in Huntsville, Alabama.