Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (€4.58) | €3.67 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.74) | €0.97 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (€2.98) | €2.28 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.22) | €1.87 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (€3.94) | €5.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.50) | €1.70 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (€1.43) | €1.22 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (€5.07) | €1.71 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (€2.18) | €2.45 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (€2.28) | €1.18 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,607) | €1,020 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (€1,179) | €836 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€124) | €155 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (€1,235) | €779 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (€663) | €531 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (€87) | €123 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€28) | €29 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (€156) | €383 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €117 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€17) | €10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (€28) | €79 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€37) | €43 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€62) | €93 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€79) | €129 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (€18,445) | €23,515 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€74) | €48 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | €28 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (€53) | €26 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.89) | €4.50 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.48) | €3.72 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.86) | €3.39 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (€3.51) | €1.36 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (€1.61) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €22 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€41) | €35 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (€151) | €48 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€68) | €51 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (€4.47) | €3.09 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.32) | €4.65 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (€255) | €438 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €27 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,747 ($4,556) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Ghent.
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