Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Oxford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £12 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.67 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (£3.49) | £4.21 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (£0.84) | £0.88 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (£2.01) | £2.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (£1.53) | £1.90 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (£4.85) | £4.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (£1.54) | £2.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (£1.14) | £1.13 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (£1.26) | £1.85 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.66) | £8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (£2.08) | £1.61 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (£0.97) | £0.94 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 36% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Oxford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (£915) | £1,620 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (£736) | £1,173 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£135) | £125 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €785 (£682) | £1,168 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (£476) | £1,415 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (£107) | £72 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £22 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (£333) | £376 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (£102) | £59 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Oxford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£68) | £68 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £33 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£81) | £63 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (£109) | £77 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (£20,932) | £21,931 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (£1.26) | £1.48 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£43) | £62 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (£24) | £18 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 21% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Oxford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.31 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (£23) | £103 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (£3.92) | £4.10 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (£3.23) | £1.62 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (£2.94) | £2.80 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.15) | £2.06 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (£2.02) | £1.82 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (£19) | £15 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Oxford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£32) | £37 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£19) | £22 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (£38) | £87 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (£42) | £56 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (£2.73) | £2.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (£4.27) | £4.49 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (£380) | £420 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.20) | £0.16 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (£23) | £40 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.61) | £11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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