Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £11 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £6 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (£3.76) | £4.16 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.82) | £1.02 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (£2.31) | £2.83 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (£2.67) | £1.21 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 (£3.70) | £5.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (£1.59) | £2.07 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.24) | £1.11 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.30) | £1.54 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.76) | £9 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (£2.05) | £2.06 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (£1.11) | £1.04 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (£915) | £1,190 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €910 (£768) | £1,175 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (£170) | £152 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 (£623) | £881 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (£432) | £636 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (£149) | £122 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (£30) | £16 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (£326) | £294 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (£97) | £107 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (£11) | £4.66 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£66) | £72 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£36) | £34 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£79) | £86 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (£106) | £66 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (£20,336) | £18,933 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (£1.24) | £1.51 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (£43) | £115 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (£23) | £14 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.96) | £3.80 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (£22) | £69 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (£3.80) | £2.25 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (£3.14) | £1.65 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (£2.86) | £3.50 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.11) | £1.63 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (£1.96) | £1.53 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£20) | £14 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£32) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£20) | £19 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (£49) | £92 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (£57) | £62 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (£2.94) | £3.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 (£4.53) | £5.04 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (£370) | £420 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.19) | £0.14 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (£26) | £33 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.45) | £11 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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