Living in Ghent
Belgium · temperate
Ghent is a mid-sized city of roughly 265,000 people inland in Belgium. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,100. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for art and culture, live music, food and eating out.
Ghent at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Ghent
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 1
Belgium makes exactly one vaccine compulsory, polio, by a royal decree of 1966, and recommends all the others.
If you skip them: For polio, a fine and, on the books, eight days to a month in jail. Nobody serves it.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +27% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Ghent
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Ghent
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Ghent?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Ghent, Belgium?
A typical month in Ghent costs around $2,100, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Ghent, Belgium safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Ghent at 4 out of 5, which is good.
What is the internet like in Ghent?
Internet in Ghent is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Ghent?
Ghent has a temperate climate.
Is healthcare good in Ghent?
Healthcare in Ghent is rated 5 out of 5 overall, which is excellent. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 4/5.
How easy is it to move to Belgium?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Belgium at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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