Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 | €1.51 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 | €3.52 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 | €2.50 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 | €2.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 | €2.28 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 | €1.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 | €1.95 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 | €1.12 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 | €919 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €910 | €676 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 | €129 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 | €622 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 | €479 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 | €106 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €24 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 | €398 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €133 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €5.57 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €11 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €77 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €30 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 | €92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 | €22,691 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 | €1.81 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 | €40 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 | €24 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 | €78 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 | €4.85 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 | €3.73 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 | €3.62 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 | €2.46 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 | €2.26 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 14% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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| Ghent | Bergamo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €35 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €19 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €75 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 | €72 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 | €1.88 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 | €5.31 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 | €600 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €43 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.53 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 71 prices entered by 7 different people.
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