2.4% below the Belgium average
Ranked #201 of 577 cities · More expensive than 65.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Belgium average · See Belgium ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 1,048/mo ≈ $1,187 | EUR 792/mo ≈ $896 | 25% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,606/mo ≈ $1,818 | EUR 1,366/mo ≈ $1,546 | 15% |
Gent has a cost of living index of 45.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 117 country PLI x 0.9 city factor
Gent is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #201 of 577 cities). It is 2.4% cheaper than the Belgium average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Belgium earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,685/month after tax (35.6% effective rate). See full Belgium tax calculator →
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