- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Belgium
- Madrid
- Antwerp
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Madrid (Spain) and Antwerp (Belgium)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €11.66 | €15.57 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.70 | €7.32 | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.22 | €5.07 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €1.06 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 | €2.84 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 | €2.30 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 | €6.22 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 | €1.92 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 | €2.22 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.76 | €1.14 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.42 | €8.93 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 | €2.32 | 37% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 | €1.56 | 49% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,264 | €1,000 | 26% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €124 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €37 | €43 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €532 | €806 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €91 | €135 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.70 | €9 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.05 | €12.69 | 21% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €87 | €108 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €29 | €38 | 25% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 | €86 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €73 | €108 | 32% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 0% more expensive than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,582 | €28,683 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 | €1.60 | 10% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €53 | €43 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €12.88 | €19.86 | 35% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €4.51 | €10.50 | 57% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.69 | €5.09 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 | €2.74 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 | €3.37 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 | €2.55 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 | €2.00 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12.91 | €19.67 | 34% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Antwerp (Belgium) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €35 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.02 | €17.71 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €53 | 29% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €55 | €57 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.22 | €7.21 | 28% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 | €3.24 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.87 | €2.29 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €136 | €169 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.48 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €57 | €57 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.65 | €5.33 | 13% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,442 prices entered by 712 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Antwerp
you would need to make just about €2,862
in Madrid.