Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €16 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 | €3.67 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.97 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 | €2.28 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 | €1.87 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 | €5.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 | €1.70 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 | €1.22 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 | €1.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 | €2.45 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 | €1.18 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,482 | €1,020 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 | €836 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 | €155 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €987 | €779 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 | €531 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 | €123 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €29 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 | €383 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 | €117 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €10 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €79 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €43 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 | €129 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,252 | €23,515 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.34 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 | €48 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €28 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.30 | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 | €9 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 | €26 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €4.50 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 | €3.72 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 | €3.39 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 | €1.36 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 | €2.40 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €22 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 | €35 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €21 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 | €48 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 | €51 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 | €3.09 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.62 | €4.65 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 | €438 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.23 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €27 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €6 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 197 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,694 in Rotterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Ghent.
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