Cost of living in Moradabad, India vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Moradabad (India) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨390 (€4.39) | €16 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨366 (€4.12) | €9 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨98 (€1.10) | €3.67 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (€0.60) | €0.97 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.81) | €2.28 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.51) | €1.87 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.25) | €5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨119 (€1.34) | €1.70 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (€0.31) | €1.22 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.37) | €1.71 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨864 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (€0.88) | €2.45 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (€0.29) | €1.18 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Moradabad (India) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,331 (€229) | €1,020 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,798 (€155) | €836 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,524 (€62) | €155 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,385 (€252) | €779 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,862 (€190) | €531 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,657 (€64) | €123 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,607 (€18) | €29 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,494 (€309) | €383 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,055 (€113) | €117 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨195 (€2.20) | €11 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Moradabad (India) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,581 (€29) | €79 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,445 (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,148 (€47) | €93 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,523 (€28) | €129 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Moradabad (India) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨892,651 (€10,047) | €23,515 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,191 (€13) | €48 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Moradabad (India) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨76 (€0.86) | €7 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.25) | €9 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€5.63) | €26 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (€1.42) | €4.50 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (€1.97) | €3.72 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (€3.32) | €3.39 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (€2.20) | €1.36 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (€0.86) | €2.40 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Moradabad (India) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€11) | €35 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨395 (€4.45) | €21 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,200 (€14) | €48 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (€17) | €51 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨608 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨150 (€1.69) | €3.09 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨244 (€2.74) | €4.65 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,000 (€450) | €438 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.50 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,257 (€14) | €27 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨300 (€3.38) | €6 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,468 (₨130,447) in Moradabad.
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