Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (€4.24) | €3.67 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.82) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 (€2.93) | €2.28 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.31 (€3.62) | €1.87 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €5.47 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (€3.57) | €1.70 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (€1.32) | €1.22 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (€2.51) | €1.71 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (€1.99) | €2.45 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (€2.32) | €1.18 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,688 (€2,254) | €1,020 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,244 (€1,881) | €836 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (€175) | €155 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,107 (€1,767) | €779 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,634 (€1,370) | €531 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (€92) | €123 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €29 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (€237) | €383 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (€106) | €117 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (€24) | €10 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€42) | €79 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (€51) | €43 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€78) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€102) | €129 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,336 (€19,567) | €23,515 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (€0.69) | €1.34 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (€76) | €48 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€21) | €28 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (€109) | €26 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.50 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (€3.42) | €3.72 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.24) | €3.39 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (€3.11) | €1.36 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (€1.78) | €2.40 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€23) | €22 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (€174) | €48 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (€101) | €51 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.38 (€4.51) | €3.09 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.55) | €4.65 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (€322) | €438 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.15) | €0.23 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (€57) | €27 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,418 ($5,270) in Seattle, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.
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