Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.66 (€4.69) | €3.67 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (€0.97) | €0.97 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.80 (€3.98) | €2.28 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.62 (€4.66) | €1.87 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €5.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (€3.59) | €1.70 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.76 (€2.29) | €1.22 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.98 (€1.64) | €1.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€16) | €7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.63) | €2.45 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.35 (€2.77) | €1.18 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,417 (€3,659) | €1,020 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,703 (€3,068) | €836 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (€195) | €155 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,723 (€2,256) | €779 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,466 (€2,043) | €531 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (€141) | €123 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $432 (€358) | €383 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (€104) | €117 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€28) | €10 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€43) | €43 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€82) | €93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (€104) | €129 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,133 (€19,991) | €23,515 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $142 (€118) | €48 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (€19) | €28 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.74) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€20) | €9 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (€60) | €26 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (€8) | €4.50 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (€3.54) | €3.72 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.31 (€4.40) | €3.39 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (€3.09) | €1.36 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.58) | €2.40 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€21) | €22 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (€50) | €35 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $272 (€225) | €48 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€87) | €51 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (€3.97) | €3.09 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.50) | €4.65 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€355) | €438 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (€57) | €27 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,746 ($5,729) in Mountain View, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Ghent.
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