Belgium vs Belgium · 49 km apart
Belgium
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Belgium
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Brussels | Gent | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $12.48 | $10.18 | Gent |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $49.92 | $40.70 | Gent |
| Cappuccino | $3.74 | $3.05 | Gent |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $283 | $231 | Gent |
| Monthly public transport pass | $45.76 | $37.31 | Gent |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $121 | $98.37 | Gent |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $34.94 | $28.49 | Gent |
| Fitness club membership | $34.94 | $28.49 | Gent |
| Cinema ticket | $9.15 | $7.46 | Gent |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $702 | $544 | Gent |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $489 | $379 | Gent |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,466 | $1,136 | Gent |
| Total single-person budget | $1,321 | $1,057 | Gent |
| Average net salary | $4,030 | $3,286 |
Gent is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Brussels runs about $1,321 versus $1,057 in Gent — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Brussels leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Brussels · Full cost of living in Gent