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 (€4.33) | €16 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨366 (€4.06) | €9 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨98 (€1.09) | €3.67 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (€0.59) | €0.97 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.80) | €2.28 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.50) | €1.87 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.22) | €5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨119 (€1.32) | €1.70 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (€0.31) | €1.22 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.35) | €1.71 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨864 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (€0.87) | €2.45 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (€0.28) | €1.18 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Moradabad (India) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,331 (€226) | €1,052 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,798 (€153) | €831 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,524 (€61) | €155 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,385 (€249) | €785 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,862 (€187) | €537 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,657 (€63) | €123 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,607 (€18) | €29 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,494 (€305) | €383 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,055 (€112) | €117 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨195 (€2.17) | €11 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Moradabad (India) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,581 (€29) | €79 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,445 (€38) | €43 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,148 (€46) | €93 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,523 (€28) | €129 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Moradabad (India) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨892,651 (€9,913) | €23,515 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€0.82) | €1.34 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,191 (€13) | €48 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Moradabad (India) is 44% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨76 (€0.85) | €7 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.22) | €9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€5.55) | €26 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (€1.40) | €4.50 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (€1.94) | €3.72 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (€3.28) | €3.39 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (€2.17) | €1.36 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (€0.85) | €2.40 | - 65% | |
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 (€4.39) | €21 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,200 (€13) | €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 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨150 (€1.67) | €3.09 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨244 (€2.71) | €4.65 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,000 (€444) | €438 | + 2% | |
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 (€3.33) | €6 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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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 €1,404 (₨126,419) in Moradabad.
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