Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 152% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 132% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 (﷼ 809,089) | ﷼ 110,233 | 634% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 (﷼ 436,171) | ﷼ 250,000 | 74% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.67 (﷼ 184,907) | ﷼ 184,615 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.97 (﷼ 48,976) | ﷼ 20,000 | 145% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.28 (﷼ 114,886) | ﷼ 55,631 | 107% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.87 (﷼ 94,506) | ﷼ 33,385 | 183% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.47 (﷼ 275,864) | ﷼ 80,000 | 245% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.70 (﷼ 85,566) | ﷼ 40,000 | 114% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.22 (﷼ 61,555) | ﷼ 25,000 | 146% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.71 (﷼ 86,453) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (﷼ 345,213) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.45 (﷼ 123,562) | ﷼ 68,506 | 80% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.18 (﷼ 59,739) | ﷼ 20,000 | 199% |
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 206% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,052 (﷼ 53,044,097) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | 563% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €831 (﷼ 41,914,044) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | 886% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €155 (﷼ 7,823,798) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 96% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €785 (﷼ 39,582,587) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | 692% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €537 (﷼ 27,054,426) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | 673% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €123 (﷼ 6,201,605) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €29 (﷼ 1,462,590) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €383 (﷼ 19,336,620) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €117 (﷼ 5,921,651) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €11 (﷼ 530,244) | ﷼ 50,000 | 960% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (﷼ 487,543) | ﷼ 100,000 | 388% |
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 278% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (﷼ 3,969,599) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 297% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €43 (﷼ 2,150,803) | ﷼ 500,000 | 330% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €93 (﷼ 4,691,324) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 369% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €129 (﷼ 6,486,249) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | 116% |
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 186% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,515 (﷼ 1,185,706,708) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.34 (﷼ 67,435) | ﷼ 13,763 | 390% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €48 (﷼ 2,429,905) | ﷼ 200,000 | 1115% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €28 (﷼ 1,389,450) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 96% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (﷼ 354,826) | ﷼ 100,000 | 255% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 (﷼ 477,701) | ﷼ 100,000 | 378% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 (﷼ 1,326,440) | ﷼ 250,000 | 431% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.50 (﷼ 227,114) | ﷼ 100,000 | 127% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.72 (﷼ 187,580) | ﷼ 125,000 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.39 (﷼ 170,707) | ﷼ 100,000 | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.36 (﷼ 68,343) | ﷼ 100,000 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.40 (﷼ 121,245) | ﷼ 100,000 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (﷼ 1,092,805) | ﷼ 100,000 | 993% |
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (﷼ 1,761,076) | ﷼ 400,000 | 340% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (﷼ 1,034,924) | ﷼ 300,000 | 245% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €48 (﷼ 2,395,143) | ﷼ 500,000 | 379% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 (﷼ 2,573,084) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 157% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (﷼ 411,854) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.09 (﷼ 155,981) | ﷼ 50,698 | 208% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.65 (﷼ 234,305) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €438 (﷼ 22,063,654) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 (﷼ 11,794) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €27 (﷼ 1,359,196) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 (﷼ 319,553) | ﷼ 100,000 | 220% |
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 54,708,724 (€1,085) in Ghent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 21,700,000 in Kerman.