List of prices in Ghent
Current as of Jun 2025.
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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€19
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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€9
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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€4.95
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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€1.00
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12 eggs, large
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€2.50
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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€3.17
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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€4.39
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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€1.88
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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€1.46
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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€1.65
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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€7
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2 liters of coca-cola
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€2.42
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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€1.21
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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€1,084
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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€926
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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€195
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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€737
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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€511
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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€176
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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€35
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40” flat screen tv
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€386
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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€115
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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€13
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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€10
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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€79
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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€36
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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€97
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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€126
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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€24,078
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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€1.57
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Monthly ticket public transport
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€46
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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€28
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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€7
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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€9
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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€26
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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€4.50
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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€3.72
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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€3.39
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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€1.32
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Tube of toothpaste
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€2.32
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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€24
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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€42
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2 tickets to the movies
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€24
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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€58
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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€68
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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€9
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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€3.36
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
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€5.65
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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€438
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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€0.23
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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€31
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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€7
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These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 25 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: June 22, 2025
