Cost of Living in Ghent
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Ghent, Belgium.
Overall, the cost of living in Ghent is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 40 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)49
Groceries index43
Dining out index40
Transport index31
Utilities index37
Median annual salary$38,666
Minimum wage$11.78/hr
Est. monthly childcare$460
Est. monthly healthcare premium$92
YoY inflation2.9%
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