- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- China
- Ghent
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (元137) | 元32 | + 327% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元64) | 元26 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (元36) | 元9 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (元8) | 元14 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (元24) | 元12 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (元16) | 元7 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (元44) | 元58 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (元13) | 元7 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (元12) | 元7 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (元12) | 元5.01 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元60) | 元60 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.26 (元18) | 元7 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (元10) | 元7 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,014 (元8,118) | 元3,567 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 (元6,341) | 元2,125 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (元1,094) | 元833 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €715 (元5,724) | 元2,333 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (元4,264) | 元1,533 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (元974) | 元300 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (元277) | 元78 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (元3,193) | 元8,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (元862) | 元2,000 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (元88) | 元44 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元78) | 元50 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (元613) | 元467 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元264) | 元250 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (元773) | 元553 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (元952) | 元950 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,838 (元190,786) | 元155,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (元11) | 元7 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (元359) | 元138 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (元220) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 85% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元56) | 元15 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元76) | 元10 | + 658% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (元205) | 元100 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (元38) | 元15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (元30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (元27) | 元28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (元10) | 元7 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (元21) | 元7 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (元180) | 元40 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (元276) | 元100 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元165) | 元112 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (元320) | 元120 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (元476) | 元195 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元64) | 元50 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (元24) | 元38 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (元38) | 元15 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (元3,732) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (元1.87) | 元1.00 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (元381) | 元168 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.79 (元46) | 元40 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元22,668
(€2,832)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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