Cost of Living in Ghent, Belgium for Indians

1BR Rent / month

€900

≈ ₹81,000/month

Total Monthly Budget

€1,750

≈ ₹157,500/month

Indian Community

Low-Medium

South Asian community size

Country

🇧🇪 Belgium

Currency: Euro (€)

💰 Monthly budget breakdown

🏠 1-bedroom apartment rent

€900

≈ ₹81,000

💡 Utilities (electricity, internet, heating)

€114

≈ ₹10,260

🚌 Public transport

€70

≈ ₹6,300

🛒 Groceries (incl. Indian ingredients)

€280

≈ ₹25,200

🍽️ Eating out (2–3x/week)

€158

≈ ₹14,220

📱 Phone plan

€35

≈ ₹3,150

🎭 Leisure & personal

€158

≈ ₹14,220

Total

€1,750/month

≈ ₹157,500/month

🏙️ 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.

✅ Pros for Indians

✓ Affordable cost-to-salary ratio
✓ Growing South Asian community
✓ EU residence rights (work anywhere in EU)
✓ English accepted in tech/professional roles

⚠️ Things to know

✗ Belgium language helps long-term
✗ Housing market can be competitive
✗ Moderate cost of living vs India
✗ Bureaucracy takes time and patience

🔧 Useful tools for Ghent

🧮 Salary Calculator ✈️ Relocation Cost 🏠 Rent Affordability ⚔️ Compare Cities ✈️ Flight Finder

🌍 Other cities in Belgium

🇧🇪 Antwerp

ℹ️ Figures are estimates based on 2025–2026 data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and market conditions. INR conversions use approximate rate of ₹90/€. Use these as planning benchmarks, not guarantees.