Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€14) | €16 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.12) | €3.67 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.72) | €0.97 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.69 (€3.07) | €2.28 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (€3.11) | €1.87 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (€8) | €5.47 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (€2.59) | €1.70 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.36) | €1.22 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (€1.85) | €1.71 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (€1.56) | €2.45 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (€1.74) | €1.18 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,133 (€1,773) | €1,020 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,312 (€1,091) | €836 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (€134) | €155 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,291 (€1,073) | €779 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (€661) | €531 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€85) | €123 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (€56) | €29 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | $305 (€254) | €383 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (€132) | €117 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €10 | + 67% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€44) | €79 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (€46) | €43 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€67) | €93 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (€81) | €129 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (€18,043) | €23,515 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (€0.56) | €1.34 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€21) | €48 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (€37) | €28 | + 33% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€20) | €9 | + 116% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (€111) | €26 | + 322% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.15) | €4.50 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.04) | €3.72 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.05) | €3.39 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (€2.95) | €1.36 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.48) | €2.40 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €35 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €21 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (€126) | €48 | + 165% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€65) | €51 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (€3.92) | €3.09 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (€4.20) | €4.65 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€358) | €438 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (€0.20) | €0.23 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (€52) | €27 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,205 ($3,856) in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Ghent.
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