Belgium vs Belgium · 39 km apart
Belgium
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Cheaper overallBelgium
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| Expense | Lessines | Gent | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.64 | $10.18 | Lessines |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.56 | $40.70 | Lessines |
| Cappuccino | $2.59 | $3.05 | Lessines |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $196 | $231 | Lessines |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.68 | $37.31 | Lessines |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $83.52 | $98.37 | Lessines |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.19 | $28.49 | Lessines |
| Fitness club membership | $24.19 | $28.49 | Lessines |
| Cinema ticket | $6.34 | $7.46 | Lessines |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $444 | $544 | Lessines |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $309 | $379 | Lessines |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $926 | $1,136 | Lessines |
| Total single-person budget | $885 | $1,057 | Lessines |
| Average net salary | $2,790 | $3,286 |
Lessines is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lessines runs about $885 versus $1,057 in Gent — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, Gent 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 Lessines · Full cost of living in Gent