๐ง๐ช Belgium ยท Cost of Living Guide 2025โ2026
Cost of living in Ghent for Indians
Medieval university city, more affordable than Brussels, very liveable
Updated 13 August 2026
1BR Rent / month
โฌ900
โ โน81,000/month
Total Monthly Budget
โฌ1,750
โ โน157,500/month
Indian Community
Low-Medium
South Asian community size
Country
๐ง๐ช Belgium
Currency: Euro (โฌ)
๐ฐ Monthly budget breakdown
๐ 1-bedroom apartment rent
โฌ900
โ โน81,000
๐ก Utilities (electricity, internet, heating)
โฌ114
โ โน10,260
๐ Public transport
โฌ70
โ โน6,300
๐ Groceries (incl. Indian ingredients)
โฌ280
โ โน25,200
๐ฝ๏ธ Eating out (2โ3x/week)
โฌ158
โ โน14,220
๐ฑ Phone plan
โฌ35
โ โน3,150
๐ญ Leisure & personal
โฌ158
โ โน14,220
Total
โฌ1,750/month
โ โน157,500/month
๐๏ธ What to expect in Ghent
Ghent is a city in Belgium that offers medieval university city, more affordable than brussels, very liveable. For Indians and South Asians moving to Europe, Ghent represents an affordable and practical choice.
โน๏ธ Figures are estimates based on 2025โ2026 data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and market conditions. INR conversions use approximate rate of โน90/โฌ. Use these as planning benchmarks, not guarantees.
