- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 106% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (元123) | 元26 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元60) | 元25 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (元34) | 元8 | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (元8) | 元15 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (元24) | 元9 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (元15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (元43) | 元83 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (元13) | 元6 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (元12) | 元4.00 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元58) | 元80 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (元18) | 元8 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (元9) | 元6 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 130% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,050 (元8,115) | 元3,286 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 (元6,123) | 元2,010 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (元1,013) | 元483 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (元5,325) | 元2,375 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €523 (元4,038) | 元1,454 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (元722) | 元100 | + 622% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元258) | 元65 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (元3,083) | 元10,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (元833) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (元85) | 元38 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元74) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (元537) | 元509 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (元245) | 元100 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元725) | 元680 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (元919) | 元1,500 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (元185,982) | 元183,333 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (元10) | 元7 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (元345) | 元117 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (元212) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元54) | 元15 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元73) | 元10 | + 632% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元193) | 元100 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (元37) | 元15 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (元27) | 元28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (元19) | 元7 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (元174) | 元40 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元258) | 元100 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (元155) | 元112 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (元309) | 元120 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (元456) | 元195 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元62) | 元50 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (元23) | 元38 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (元31) | 元15 | + 104% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (元3,784) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (元1.85) | 元1.00 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (元395) | 元168 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (元44) | 元40 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 85% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元20,353
(€2,633)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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