Cost of living in Nuremberg, Germany vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Nuremberg (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €16 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.97 | €3.67 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 | €0.97 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.59 | €2.28 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 | €1.87 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 | €5.47 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 | €1.70 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 | €1.22 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 | €1.71 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 | €2.45 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 | €1.18 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Nuremberg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,430 | €1,020 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,090 | €836 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 | €155 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €732 | €779 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 | €531 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 | €123 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €29 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €357 | €383 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 | €117 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €11 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €10 | + 29% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Nuremberg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €79 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €43 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €93 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 | €129 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Nuremberg (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,932 | €23,515 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.34 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 | €48 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 | €28 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Nuremberg (Germany) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €7 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €9 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €26 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 | €4.50 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 | €3.72 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.05 | €3.39 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 | €1.36 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 | €2.40 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €22 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Nuremberg (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €35 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €21 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 | €48 | + 120% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €51 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €8 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 | €3.09 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 | €4.65 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 | €438 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.23 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 | €27 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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