Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 21% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 31% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (kr 223) | kr 231 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr 108) | kr 134 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (kr 58) | kr 84 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (kr 26) | kr 56 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (kr 37) | kr 40 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 (kr 51) | kr 93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (kr 22) | kr 36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (kr 17) | kr 24 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (kr 18) | kr 31 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr 80) | kr 189 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (kr 28) | kr 38 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (kr 14) | kr 36 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (kr 12,640) | kr 15,892 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (kr 10,799) | kr 13,804 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (kr 2,278) | kr 1,974 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 (kr 8,601) | kr 12,252 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (kr 5,963) | kr 10,149 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (kr 2,052) | kr 1,151 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (kr 408) | kr 361 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (kr 4,501) | kr 3,693 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (kr 1,341) | kr 1,243 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (kr 147) | kr 98 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr 120) | kr 302 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (kr 918) | kr 915 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (kr 498) | kr 625 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (kr 1,085) | kr 1,453 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (kr 1,467) | kr 1,604 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (kr 280,866) | kr 384,511 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (kr 18) | kr 21 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (kr 536) | kr 692 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (kr 321) | kr 248 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 15% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr 82) | kr 59 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (kr 111) | kr 109 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (kr 308) | kr 594 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (kr 53) | kr 50 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (kr 43) | kr 46 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (kr 39) | kr 42 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (kr 15) | kr 20 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (kr 27) | kr 22 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (kr 280) | kr 416 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 17% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (kr 485) | kr 665 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (kr 284) | kr 267 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (kr 681) | kr 1,040 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (kr 788) | kr 1,248 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr 107) | kr 144 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (kr 39) | kr 54 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.65 (kr 66) | kr 105 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (kr 5,104) | kr 4,214 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (kr 2.64) | kr 1.22 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (kr 358) | kr 593 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (kr 81) | kr 145 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 133 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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