Gent, Flanders, Belgium · Population 272,657
▲ +0% vs Belgium average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €9.36 ($10.18) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €37.45 ($40.70) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.81 ($3.05) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €212 ($231) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €34.33 ($37.31) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €90.50 ($98.37) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €26.21 ($28.49) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €26.21 ($28.49) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.87 ($7.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €501 ($544) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €348 ($379) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,045 ($1,136) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Gent is €3,023 ($3,286) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €972 ($1,057) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,264 ($1,374) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€348 ($379)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.
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€913 ($992) / moGent is one of the key cities in Belgium. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €972 ($1,057), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €348 ($379) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,302 ($2,502) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,757 ($1,910) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Gent is €3,023 ($3,286). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,264 ($1,374) per month.