Ghentis 28% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (21/10) vs Reykjavik "Pricey" (18/10). Dorms avg $41/night vs $50/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇧🇪 Ghent
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★4 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $210/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $130/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $4.19, dorms avg $41
★★★★★Coffee $6.10, dorms avg $50
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $6.21, 4 hostels
★★★★★Beer $12.40, 5 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇧🇪 Ghent | 🇮🇸 Reykjavik | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $58 cheaper | $80 | $22/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $89 cheaper | $134 | $45/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $152 cheaper | $199 | $47/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇧🇪 Ghent | 🇮🇸 Reykjavik |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $20.50 28% less | $28.46 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $46.35 24% less | $60.98 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $6.21 50% less | $12.40 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.19 31% less | $6.10 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $3.19 41% less | $5.45 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇧🇪21
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $41/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHi De Draecke Gent (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$41/night
Total hostels4
🇮🇸18
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $50/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelNordic Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$50/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇧🇪 Ghent
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
City to City
Getting Between Ghent & Reykjavik
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇧🇪 Ghent
🌧 Rainfall: 53mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
🌧 Rainfall: 118mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇧🇪 Ghent
1. Beauty, Force and WisdomFree
2. De school van toenFree
3. Dulle GrietFree
4. Jacob van ArteveldeFree
5. Museum Dr. Guislain
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
No attraction data
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