Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Ghent | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 | €1.32 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 | €3.92 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 | €2.34 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 | €5.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 | €1.47 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 | €0.75 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €9 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 | €1.80 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €1.46 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Ghent | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 | €1,550 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 | €1,025 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 | €225 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 | €833 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 | €656 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 | €121 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €28 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 | €426 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €106 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €6 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €15 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €95 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €38 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €90 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 | €110 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Ghent | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 | €20,272 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.79 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 | €55 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 | €21 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 23% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Ghent | Karlsruhe | 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 | €115 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 | €2.15 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 | €3.71 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 | €1.74 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 | €2.11 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €17 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Ghent | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 | €35 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €21 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €84 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 | €92 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 | €3.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.65 | €3.23 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 | €440 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.10 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €50 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 103 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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