Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €9 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (€2.28) | €3.67 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (€0.50) | €0.97 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.69 (€2.23) | €2.28 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (€2.58) | €1.87 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (€3.99) | €5.47 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (€2.26) | €1.70 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (€1.27) | €1.22 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (€2.33) | €1.71 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.36 (€1.13) | €2.45 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (€1.08) | €1.18 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $976 (€808) | €1,020 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $945 (€783) | €836 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (€175) | €155 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $901 (€747) | €779 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (€480) | €531 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (€68) | €123 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€34) | €29 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $270 (€223) | €383 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€109) | €117 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.64) | €11 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €10 | + 34% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $30 (€25) | €79 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €43 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (€53) | €93 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€88) | €129 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (€15,778) | €23,515 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€50) | €48 | + 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | €28 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (€3.12) | €7 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (€60) | €26 | + 129% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €4.50 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.49) | €3.72 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (€4.12) | €3.39 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (€1.53) | €1.36 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.55) | €2.40 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €22 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (€27) | €35 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €21 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (€55) | €48 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (€52) | €51 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.98) | €8 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (€3.88) | €3.09 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (€4.37) | €4.65 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€355) | €438 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €27 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,839 ($3,427) in Niagara Falls, New York.
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