Cost of living in Santa Barbara, California, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€18) | €16 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€5.78) | €3.67 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (€0.96) | €0.97 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.79 (€3.97) | €2.28 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€5.25) | €1.87 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €5.47 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (€3.04) | €1.70 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (€1.58) | €1.22 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (€5.22) | €1.71 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.62 (€2.17) | €2.45 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (€2.34) | €1.18 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (€2,497) | €1,020 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,353 (€1,949) | €836 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (€104) | €155 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,061 (€1,708) | €779 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,564 (€1,296) | €531 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $79 (€66) | €123 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 (€62) | €29 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $1,101 (€912) | €383 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $57 (€48) | €117 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €10 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€48) | €79 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€43) | €43 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€75) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€88) | €129 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,000 (€13,254) | €23,515 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (€0.80) | €1.34 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (€42) | €48 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (€25) | €9 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€116) | €26 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.80) | €4.50 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €3.39 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (€4.14) | €1.36 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.70 (€2.24) | €2.40 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€21) | €22 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€41) | €35 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (€116) | €48 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€76) | €51 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (€4.56) | €3.09 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (€4.38) | €4.65 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (€57) | €27 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,283 ($5,170) in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Ghent.
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