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What are the living expenses in Ghent?

4 replies · 3 Nov 2026

Actually_No

Hey all. I am thinking of moving to Ghent soon though i am hearing so many different things about the cost of living there. Some people say it is cheap and my friends say everything is 'expensive' now. I have been looking at houses in Sint-Amandsberg and I found a nice renovated 120 m2 house. I want to know what is a realistic monthly rental price for a place like that in this area? Also what should I expect for food and utilities? I want to be sure I can actually afford to live there without being broke every month.

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REALITY_CHECK

Monthly living expenses in Ghent vary a lot depending on household size and rent: a single person spends about €765.58 (excluding rent), while a family of four spends around €1.929,66 (excluding rent). Rent for a 1-person apartment is between 700 and 800 euros but finding a studio for 700 is sooo hard due to the competition and shortage. Average rent outside center for 1-bedroom is 914,94 euros and 3-bedroom is 1285,74 euros. It is a lot of money when alone.

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leuven_dev_newbie

Just moved here and it is crazy! Saw a listing for a tiny room and there were over 100 people wanting it- it was honestly quite scary!

funny_expat

You also need to remember the 'hidden' costs like renter's insurance for fire or water damage. Don't forget your car insurance and those annoying monthly bank fees either, they add up

polder_pioneer2

Finding a studio for 700 euros feels like a fantasy with the current housing shortage 🙄

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