Ghent

What you need to know about Ghent

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About Ghent

Nomad Guide of Ghent

Explore Ghent like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Ghent with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Europe

Country :

belgium

Weather :

16°C + Humidity 94% = 16°C Feel

Internet Speed :

29 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

25AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Watersportbaan - Ekkergem

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Drongen

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

5 Days

Best Taxi App :

Taxi.eu

10 EUR to USD :

$9.81 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

248739 people

GDP per capita :

$41199 / year

Population Density :

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H % / F %

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Coolblue

Weather in Ghent

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Cost of Living in Ghent

Discover the cost of living in Ghent with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Ghent.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$2,239/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$3,841/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$4,292/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,226/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.62

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$878/mo

Dinner:

$12.92

Beer :

$5.26

Coca Cola :

$2.77

Tax for 50k income :

$20,014

Tax for 100k income :

$45,039

Tax for 250k income :

$120,233

Pros and Cons Living in Ghent

Like many other cities Ghent have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ People can speak basic English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

❌ Too expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ Hospitals are bad
❌ People smoking tobacco a lot

Quality of Life in Ghent

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Ghent

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Ghent

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Very Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Ghent

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36 Mbps

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