Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Parma (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 | €16 | 4% |
| 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 | €2.28 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €3.50 | €1.87 | 87% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €9 | €5.47 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.60 | €1.70 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.51 | €1.22 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.80 | €1.71 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 | €7 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.53 | €2.45 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.70 | €1.18 | 43% |
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €950 | €1,052 | 10% |
| 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 in Parma (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Parma (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Parma (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 | 236% |
| 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 | €1.36 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.81 | €2.40 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €18 | €22 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Parma (Italy) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 | €51 | 22% |
| 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% |
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