Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.75) | €3.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.77) | €0.97 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (€1.99) | €2.28 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (€3.80) | €1.87 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.45) | €5.47 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (€3.08) | €1.70 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.22 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (€3.15) | €1.71 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (€1.57) | €2.45 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (€1.99) | €1.18 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (€1,569) | €1,020 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,232 (€1,021) | €836 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (€161) | €155 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (€1,044) | €779 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $701 (€581) | €531 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€84) | €123 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €29 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $315 (€261) | €383 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€64) | €117 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€46) | €79 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €43 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€75) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€89) | €129 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,764 (€18,857) | €23,515 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.58) | €1.34 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (€80) | €48 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €28 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€16) | €9 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (€74) | €26 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.40) | €4.50 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (€2.99) | €3.72 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (€4.31) | €3.39 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€2.85) | €1.36 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.58) | €2.40 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €22 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €21 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (€150) | €48 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€59) | €51 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (€3.83) | €3.09 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (€4.93) | €4.65 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€356) | €438 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (€49) | €27 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,157 ($3,811) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Ghent.
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