Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Gent 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Gent are 22.2% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Gent are 3.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Gent are 31.6% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Gent are 36.2% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Gent are 17.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Gent is 8.3% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 18.50 € | +32.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 90.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 9.75 € | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.25 € | +21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.38 € | 3.33 € | +40.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 2.90 € | +20.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 2.53 € | +60.8 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.03 € | 4.04 € | +0.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 1.96 € | +42.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.04 € | +56.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.78 € | 3.23 € | +16.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 6.62 € | +9.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.46 € | 4.42 € | +27.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.33 € | 6.67 € | +5.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.14 € | +11.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.78 € | -5.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 1.20 € | +48.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.27 € | +23.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.67 € | +4.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.68 € | -1.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.22 € | +2.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.75 € | -14.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.59 € | +30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.20 € | +25.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.65 € | 8.25 € | +46.0 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.50 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 49.50 € | +23.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 9.50 € | +216.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 4.18 € | +116.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 46.00 € | +109.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.23 € | 6.52 € | +4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 24,695.00 € | -26.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 24,891.25 € | -9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 141.69 € | 185.94 € | +31.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.03 € | 19.44 € | +38.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 € | 46.44 € | +55.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.05 € | 32.62 € | -25.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.24 € | 11.67 € | +13.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.75 € | +27.5 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 492.60 € | 533.33 € | +8.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,650.00 € | 24,250.00 € | +180.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 69.01 € | 89.00 € | +29.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.04 € | 45.00 € | +60.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.17 € | 90.00 € | +18.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.44 € | 122.86 € | +49.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,240.66 € | 867.00 € | -30.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 897.60 € | 728.57 € | -18.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,129.25 € | 1,328.57 € | -37.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,531.91 € | 1,041.43 € | -32.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 414.82 € | 372.22 € | -10.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 237.34 € | 306.95 € | +29.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Gent Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,448.26 € | 2,733.03 € | +11.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.52 | 3.83 | +52.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 534 | 45 |
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