Top expat cities

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

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

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Higher prices