Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (€3.41) | €3.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (€0.50) | €0.97 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (€2.19) | €2.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (€2.93) | €1.87 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.20) | €5.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (€2.47) | €1.70 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (€1.26) | €1.22 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (€2.34) | €1.71 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (€1.41) | €2.45 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (€1.53) | €1.18 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (€1,561) | €1,020 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (€1,058) | €836 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (€133) | €155 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (€1,094) | €779 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (€782) | €531 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (€99) | €123 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€35) | €29 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 (€273) | €383 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€86) | €117 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €79 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €43 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€76) | €93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (€84) | €129 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (€20,187) | €23,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.34 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€72) | €48 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (€4.21) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (€86) | €26 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.21) | €4.50 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (€2.59) | €3.72 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.32) | €3.39 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (€2.77) | €1.36 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.55) | €2.40 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €22 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€29) | €35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (€82) | €48 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (€52) | €51 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (€4.69) | €3.09 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (€4.60) | €4.65 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (€383) | €438 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (€0.48) | €0.23 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €6 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,302 ($3,973) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Ghent.
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