Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £8 (€9) | €16 | 45% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.23 (€6) | €9 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.62 (€4.20) | €3.67 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.80 (€0.93) | €0.97 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.65 (€3.08) | €2.28 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.01 (€2.34) | €1.87 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.55 (€6) | €5.47 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.78 (€2.07) | €1.70 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.77 (€0.90) | €1.22 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.67 (€1.94) | €1.71 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £7 (€8) | €7 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.70 (€1.98) | €2.45 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.70 (€0.82) | €1.18 | 31% |
| Housing in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,356 (€1,576) | €1,052 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £888 (€1,032) | €831 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £188 (€219) | €155 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £862 (€1,002) | €785 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £904 (€1,050) | €537 | 96% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £60 (€70) | €123 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £20 (€23) | €29 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £353 (€411) | €383 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £77 (€89) | €117 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £7 (€8) | €11 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £10 (€12) | €10 | 22% |
| Clothes in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £71 (€82) | €79 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £35 (€41) | €43 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £63 (€74) | €93 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £52 (€61) | €129 | 53% |
| Transportation in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £18,006 (€20,920) | €23,515 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.23 (€1.43) | €1.34 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £61 (€71) | €48 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £12 (€14) | €28 | 50% |
| Personal Care in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £2.92 (€3.40) | €7 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (€9) | €9 | 2% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £129 (€150) | €26 | 469% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.07 (€3.57) | €4.50 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.38 (€1.60) | €3.72 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.30 (€2.67) | €3.39 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.70 (€1.97) | €1.36 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.15 (€1.34) | €2.40 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £10 (€11) | €22 | 49% |
| Entertainment in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £22 (€25) | €35 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £16 (€18) | €21 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £82 (€95) | €48 | 100% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £56 (€65) | €51 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 (€8) | €8 | 4% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.75 (€3.19) | €3.09 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.33 (€3.87) | €4.65 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £288 (€334) | €438 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.16 (€0.18) | €0.23 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £20 (€23) | €27 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £10 (€11) | €6 | 78% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,645 (£3,137) in Stoke-on-Trent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Ghent.