Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €13 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 | €4.33 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 | €1.37 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 | €4.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 | €1.87 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 | €5.74 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 | €1.70 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 | €1.39 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 | €1.38 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 | €2.27 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 | €1.03 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 | €965 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €836 | €672 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 | €178 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 | €630 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €531 | €483 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 | €100 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 | €431 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 | €122 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €4.99 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €9 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €94 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €35 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €91 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 | €130 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,515 | €20,723 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €34 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 | €20 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 | €99 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 | €5.45 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 | €3.61 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 | €3.88 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 | €1.61 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 | €2.34 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €19 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 | €39 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 | €94 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €58 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 | €1.45 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.65 | €4.61 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 | €447 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.18 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 | €48 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.29 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 113 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,304 in Ghent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Verona.
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