- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 94% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (元138) | 元43 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元60) | 元26 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.27 (元41) | 元10 | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (元7) | 元18 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (元25) | 元10 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (元18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (元47) | 元83 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (元13) | 元6 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (元12) | 元5.66 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (元9) | 元4.20 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元63) | 元80 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.22 (元17) | 元8 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (元8) | 元6 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 132% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,083 (元8,486) | 元3,286 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (元6,686) | 元2,010 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (元990) | 元483 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (元5,397) | 元2,512 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €528 (元4,133) | 元1,454 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (元711) | 元100 | + 611% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (元268) | 元65 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (元2,973) | 元10,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (元853) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (元93) | 元38 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元75) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (元544) | 元509 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (元248) | 元100 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (元727) | 元680 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (元931) | 元1,500 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (元188,502) | 元175,811 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (元11) | 元7 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (元341) | 元147 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元54) | 元15 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (元100) | 元10 | + 899% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元196) | 元100 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (元37) | 元15 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (元27) | 元28 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (元10) | 元7 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (元20) | 元7 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (元163) | 元40 | + 310% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元262) | 元100 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元168) | 元112 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (元334) | 元120 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (元487) | 元195 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元63) | 元50 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (元23) | 元38 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (元33) | 元15 | + 111% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (元1,143) | 元3,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (元1.87) | 元1.00 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (元469) | 元168 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (元43) | 元40 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,400
(€2,477)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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