Belgium
Ghent
#3 Top 5 cities
Ghent is very strong for expats who want a high-quality urban setting, university energy, and solid connectivity without Brussels-level pressure.
Country overview
Population
265Β 086
Year-round temperatures
Day: 6°C aΕΎ 23°C
Night: 1°C aΕΎ 14°C
Climate
A mild oceanic climate with frequent rain and a gentle summer.
Distance to the sea
50 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
7/10
Ghent is generally safer than the largest hubs, but petty theft, crowded-event risks, terrorism concerns, and occasional unrest still call for normal urban precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
7/10
River and surface-water flooding, heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and storms can disrupt the city, although Belgian infrastructure and emergency capacity reduce impacts.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π©πͺGermans
- π¬π§British
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Cafe culture
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βHigher prices