Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 17% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £9 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6.00 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (£4.13) | £3.70 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.81) | £0.84 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (£1.86) | £2.64 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (£2.64) | £1.87 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 (£3.66) | £5.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (£1.57) | £1.61 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.22) | £0.79 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.28) | £2.06 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.69) | £8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (£2.03) | £1.62 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (£1.01) | £0.99 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 29% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (£904) | £1,430 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (£772) | £928 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (£163) | £249 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 (£615) | £1,104 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (£426) | £764 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (£147) | £143 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (£29) | £29 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (£322) | £313 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (£96) | £77 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (£11) | £5.67 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 4% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£66) | £68 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£36) | £37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£78) | £77 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (£105) | £48 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (£20,085) | £18,757 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.29) | £1.38 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (£38) | £61 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (£23) | £13 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 24% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.88) | £2.41 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (£22) | £124 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (£3.76) | £3.26 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (£3.10) | £1.32 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (£2.82) | £2.34 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.10) | £1.84 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (£1.94) | £1.39 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£20) | £9 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ghent | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£35) | £26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£20) | £17 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (£49) | £85 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (£56) | £55 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (£2.80) | £2.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.65 (£4.72) | £4.34 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (£365) | £359 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.19) | £0.16 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (£26) | £24 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.77) | £11 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 101 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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