Cost of living in Parma, Italy vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 | €3.67 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 | €0.97 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 | €2.33 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 | €1.76 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €5.58 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 | €1.77 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 | €1.22 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 | €1.50 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 | €2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 | €1.12 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 | €1,043 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €649 | €831 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 | €155 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 | €785 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 | €537 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €169 | €123 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €29 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 | €383 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €117 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €10 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €79 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €43 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €129 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,833 | €23,515 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 | €1.34 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €48 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €28 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €9 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €88 | €26 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.50 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 | €3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 | €3.39 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 | €1.32 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 | €2.40 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €22 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €35 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 | €48 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 | €48 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 | €3.09 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 | €4.65 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 | €438 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.23 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €27 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 | €6 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 71 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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