- Cost of Living
- Belgium
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- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 115% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (122元) | 32元 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 26元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (34元) | 9元 | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (24元) | 12元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (15元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (45元) | 58元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (12元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (11元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (11元) | 5.01元 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58元) | 60元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.26 (17元) | 7元 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (10元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 98% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (7,903元) | 3,567元 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €798 (6,166元) | 2,125元 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (1,055元) | 833元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €715 (5,523元) | 2,333元 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (4,114元) | 1,533元 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (940元) | 300元 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (268元) | 78元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (3,081元) | 8,000元 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (832元) | 2,000元 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (85元) | 44元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (75元) | 50元 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (591元) | 467元 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (268元) | 250元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (746元) | 553元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (918元) | 950元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (178,839元) | 155,000元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (10元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (346元) | 138元 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (212元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 15元 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (73元) | 10元 | + 632% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (197元) | 100元 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (37元) | 15元 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (26元) | 28元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (20元) | 7元 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (174元) | 40元 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (267元) | 100元 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (159元) | 112元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (307元) | 120元 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (453元) | 195元 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (62元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (24元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (37元) | 15元 | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (3,601元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.81元) | 1.00元 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (380元) | 168元 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.79 (45元) | 40元 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,804元
(€2,564)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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