Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (188 kr) | 101 kr | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (94 kr) | 85 kr | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.03 (46 kr) | 58 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (20 kr) | 30 kr | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (63 kr) | 49 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (74 kr) | 95 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (27 kr) | 20 kr | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (11,934 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (9,602 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (1,759 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €785 (8,900 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (6,210 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (1,394 kr) | 410 kr | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (329 kr) | 275 kr | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (4,348 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (1,334 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (119 kr) | 67 kr | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (106 kr) | 203 kr | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (893 kr) | 937 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (484 kr) | 400 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (1,055 kr) | 958 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (1,426 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (273,000 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (559 kr) | 553 kr | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (312 kr) | 236 kr | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (80 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (107 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (299 kr) | 207 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (51 kr) | 41 kr | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (42 kr) | 31 kr | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (242 kr) | 274 kr | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ghent | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (413 kr) | 407 kr | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (242 kr) | 264 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (491 kr) | 966 kr | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (553 kr) | 882 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (95 kr) | 131 kr | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (36 kr) | 40 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (56 kr) | 70 kr | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (4,961 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (2.57 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (299 kr) | 286 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (73 kr) | 66 kr | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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