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EspañolCost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €18 ($20) | $12 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 ($9) | $6 | 45% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.20 ($4.68) | $4.31 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.04 ($1.16) | $0.63 | 84% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.80 ($3.12) | $3.04 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.89 ($2.10) | $4.25 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 ($7) | $5.42 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.59 ($1.77) | $3.43 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.22 ($1.36) | $1.49 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.80 ($2.00) | $3.98 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 ($8) | $14 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.37 ($2.64) | $1.89 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.31 ($1.46) | $2.32 | 37% |
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,093 ($1,217) | $1,279 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €824 ($918) | $845 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €152 ($169) | $146 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €779 ($868) | $985 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €531 ($591) | $758 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €123 ($137) | $136 | 1% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €29 ($32) | $47 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €383 ($427) | $330 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €117 ($131) | $122 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €11 ($12) | $12 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 ($11) | $16 | 33% |
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €75 ($84) | $43 | 94% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €39 ($43) | $38 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €95 ($106) | $86 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €129 ($143) | $122 | 17% |
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,437 ($26,090) | $20,601 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.31 ($1.45) | $0.66 | 122% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €52 ($57) | $49 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €28 ($31) | $18 | 75% |
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 ($8) | $7 | 20% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 ($11) | $17 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 ($29) | $108 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.60 ($5.13) | $6 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.80 ($4.23) | $2.72 | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.49 ($3.88) | $4.79 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.29 ($1.44) | $3.34 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.54 ($2.83) | $1.50 | 89% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €23 ($25) | $17 | 46% |
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 ($39) | $40 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 ($22) | $22 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €41 ($46) | $100 | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 ($57) | $86 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 ($9) | $8 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.09 ($3.43) | $5.18 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.79 ($5.33) | $4.43 | 21% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €438 ($487) | $427 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 ($0.26) | $0.28 | 7% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €27 ($30) | $36 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 ($7) | $5.89 | 15% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,208 (€3,780) in Ghent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,200 in Louisville, Kentucky.