Ghent, Belgium

In 2025, a single person living in Ghent needs approximately EUR 1,637/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 3,032/month. Ghent is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ghent costs approximately EUR 980/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 1,703/month. Rent has changed +3.2% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Ghent are approximately EUR 346 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Ghent costs EUR 57 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Ghent average EUR 147 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Ghent is located in Belgium (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 980/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,637/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Ghent costs approximately EUR 13 in 2025. Budget around EUR 107/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Ghent from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.2% over this period (from EUR 836 in 2022 to EUR 1,005 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Ghent in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,637/month. This covers rent (EUR 980), groceries (EUR 346), transport (EUR 57), utilities (EUR 147) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 3,032/month.