Cost of living in Trondheim, Norway vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trondheim (Norway) is 69% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 246 (€24) | €16 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (€12) | €9 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (€7) | €3.67 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.07) | €0.97 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (€5.23) | €2.28 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (€3.45) | €1.87 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 76 (€7) | €5.47 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (€2.80) | €1.70 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (€2.29) | €1.22 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€3.21) | €1.71 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 (€17) | €7 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (€4.04) | €2.45 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.14) | €1.18 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Trondheim (Norway) is 32% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,120 (€1,568) | €1,020 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,673 (€1,233) | €836 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,335 (€130) | €155 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 10,672 (€1,038) | €779 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,223 (€800) | €531 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 885 (€86) | €123 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 274 (€27) | €29 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,711 (€361) | €383 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 936 (€91) | €117 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 84 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 282 (€27) | €10 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Trondheim (Norway) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 856 (€83) | €79 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 346 (€34) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 954 (€93) | €93 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,199 (€117) | €129 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Trondheim (Norway) is 25% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,237 (€31,157) | €23,515 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.54) | €1.34 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 690 (€67) | €48 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 193 (€19) | €28 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Trondheim (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 88 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 222 (€22) | €9 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 337 (€33) | €26 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 41 (€3.99) | €4.50 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 (€4.61) | €3.72 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (€4.06) | €3.39 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 31 (€3.00) | €1.36 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (€2.79) | €2.40 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 406 (€39) | €22 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Trondheim (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 543 (€53) | €35 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 251 (€24) | €21 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 626 (€61) | €48 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 792 (€77) | €51 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 113 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (€4.28) | €3.09 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€8) | €4.65 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,361 (€424) | €438 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.68 (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 369 (€36) | €27 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 102 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Trondheim (Norway) is 35% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,320 (kr 44,399) in Trondheim to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.
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