City in East Flanders, Belgium
Cost of living in Ghent
How much a month costs in Ghent
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,830 (€2,400–3,400).
Prices in Ghent
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,000–1,600 | $1,130–1,800 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,300 | $900–1,460 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–190 | $113–214 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €23–40 | $26–45 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4.4 | $3.4–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–6 | $3.9–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2.5–3 | $2.8–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €11–19 | $12–21 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 21/100
A value score of 21/100 means Ghent gives more quality of life per dollar than 20% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 5 places we cover in Belgium.
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Cost of living across Belgium
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Ghent
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ghent?
About $1,580–2,140 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,830 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ghent?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,000–1,600 ($1,130–1,800) a month in the center and €800–1,300 ($900–1,460) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ghent?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €23–40 ($26–45) per person.
Is Belgium expensive?
Prices in Belgium are about 81% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.