Ghent, Belgium 🇧🇪
#988
,
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$750.00
$1,400.00
$85.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (Airbnb or serviced apartments) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Prepaid SIM or portable Wi-Fi daily cost |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Public transport day passes or bike rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$12.00
|
Museums, cinemas, tours per day |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$250.00
$3.00
|
Travel insurance daily average cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats; tourists usually none |
| Total |
$1,490.00
$3,210.00
$152.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.50
Typical price for a pint in a local bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Casual dining; prices can be higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.50
Standard fast food chain pricing.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.80
Standard per kilometer charge.
per km