- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (元117) | 元32 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元62) | 元26 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (元34) | 元9 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (元10) | 元13 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (元24) | 元11 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (元15) | 元9 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (元42) | 元58 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (元12) | 元8 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (元11) | 元8 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (元11) | 元4.75 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元56) | 元50 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.43 (元18) | 元8 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (元9) | 元6 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 100% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,071 (元8,120) | 元3,567 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 (元6,004) | 元2,125 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (元1,036) | 元833 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (元5,305) | 元2,333 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (元4,037) | 元1,533 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (元922) | 元300 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (元263) | 元78 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (元3,023) | 元8,000 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (元816) | 元2,000 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (元83) | 元44 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元73) | 元50 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (元580) | 元467 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元247) | 元250 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元714) | 元553 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (元901) | 元950 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,172 (元175,609) | 元155,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (元10) | 元7 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (元358) | 元138 | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (元208) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元53) | 元15 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元72) | 元10 | + 618% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元189) | 元100 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (元36) | 元15 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (元26) | 元28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (元10) | 元7 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (元19) | 元7 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (元171) | 元40 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 68% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元253) | 元100 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (元152) | 元112 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (元303) | 元120 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (元451) | 元195 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元61) | 元50 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (元23) | 元38 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (元36) | 元15 | + 135% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (元3,711) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (元1.77) | 元1.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (元361) | 元168 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (元43) | 元40 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,702
(€2,600)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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