Cost of living in Reggio Calabria, Italy vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 | €3.67 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 | €0.97 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.45 | €2.28 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 | €1.87 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 | €5.47 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 | €1.70 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 | €1.22 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.71 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 | €2.45 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 | €1.18 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €544 | €1,020 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €386 | €836 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €155 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €443 | €779 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €300 | €531 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 | €123 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €29 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €425 | €383 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €117 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.59 | €11 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €10 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €79 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 | €43 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €53 | €93 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €129 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,088 | €23,515 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.34 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €48 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | €28 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €7 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €9 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 | €26 | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 | €4.50 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 | €3.72 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 | €3.39 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €1.36 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 | €2.40 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €22 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €35 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €21 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 | €48 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €51 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 | €3.09 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 | €4.65 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.23 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €27 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 | €6 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,727 in Reggio Calabria.
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