Ghent, Belgium 🇧🇪
#988
51.101595, 3.7395
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$800.00
$1,500.00
$100.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$50.00
$75.00
$3.00
|
Per day for SIM card and mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$300.00
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Per day for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually a one-time cost or covered by visa waiver |
| Total |
$1,710.00
$3,125.00
$173.00
|
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)
$1,050.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$250.50
Costs vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.60
Local Belgian beers are typically more affordable.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.30
Prices can vary depending on the area.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.40
Standard price for major fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.80
Price can fluctuate with seasonal availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.20
Artisanal bakeries may charge more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Price for fresh, whole milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Price for standard white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.75
Price for boneless, skinless chicken fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.50
Price for lean beef cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.30
Price for a decent quality bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Initial charge; further costs depend on distance.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Additional cost per kilometer traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$60.25
Includes unlimited travel within the city limits.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.85
Price per liter, subject to changes in global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.99
Includes calls, texts, and limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.75
High-speed internet with no data caps.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.80
Price for a standard gym with basic facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$18.50
Cost for one hour during peak weekend hours.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price, may vary for special screenings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$70.99
Price for a pair of mid-range branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$50.45
Price for a casual, mid-range summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$85.30
Price for a pair of branded running shoes.
per pair