- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 126% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (136元) | 32元 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 26元 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (35元) | 9元 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (24元) | 12元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (16元) | 7元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (44元) | 58元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (13元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (12元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (11元) | 5.01元 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (59元) | 60元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.26 (18元) | 7元 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 103% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,014 (8,012元) | 3,567元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 (6,258元) | 2,125元 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (1,080元) | 833元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €715 (5,649元) | 2,333元 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (4,208元) | 1,533元 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (961元) | 300元 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (274元) | 78元 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (3,151元) | 8,000元 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (851元) | 2,000元 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (87元) | 44元 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (77元) | 50元 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (605元) | 467元 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (260元) | 250元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (763元) | 553元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (939元) | 950元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,891 (188,720元) | 155,000元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (354元) | 138元 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (217元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (56元) | 15元 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (75元) | 10元 | + 648% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (202元) | 100元 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (38元) | 15元 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (30元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (27元) | 28元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (10元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (20元) | 7元 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (178元) | 40元 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (273元) | 100元 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (162元) | 112元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (316元) | 120元 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (470元) | 195元 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (63元) | 50元 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (24元) | 38元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (38元) | 15元 | + 145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (3,683元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.85元) | 1.00元 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (376元) | 168元 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.79 (46元) | 40元 | + 15% | |
| 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 198 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 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 20,398元
(€2,582)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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