Cost of living comparison between Antwerp (Belgium) and Mumbai (India)
| Food | 218% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 218% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.58 (₨1,145) | ₨248 | 361% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.45 (₨445) | ₨136 | 227% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.60 (₨387) | ₨98 | 296% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (₨53) | ₨40 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (₨155) | ₨44 | 255% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (₨134) | ₨23 | 475% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (₨385) | ₨119 | 223% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (₨115) | ₨117 | 1% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.25 (₨155) | ₨31 | 394% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (₨77) | ₨74 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.50 (₨518) | ₨698 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.31 (₨159) | ₨56 | 182% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.13 (₨147) | ₨21 | 597% |
| Housing | 59% | ||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €981 (₨67,754) | ₨49,474 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (₨7,941) | ₨3,679 | 116% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €43 (₨2,992) | ₨1,163 | 157% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €625 (₨43,155) | ₨44,673 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨8,457 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨159 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.50 (₨794) | ₨156 | 410% |
| Clothes | 46% | ||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €93 (₨6,445) | ₨2,221 | 190% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €36 (₨2,503) | ₨2,506 | 0% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €81 (₨5,593) | ₨3,095 | 81% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €75 (₨5,179) | ₨2,190 | 136% |
| Transportation | 139% | ||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 139% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,470 (₨1,896,735) | ₨797,500 | 138% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (₨105) | ₨71 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨2,512) | ₨751 | 234% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €19.20 (₨1,326) | ₨158 | 740% |
| Personal Care | 258% | ||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 258% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €11.33 (₨783) | ₨118 | 563% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.89 (₨337) | ₨115 | 192% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (₨238) | ₨114 | 109% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (₨241) | ₨184 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (₨216) | ₨89 | 142% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨138) | ₨50 | 178% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨1,496) | ₨219 | 582% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 58% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨1,899) | ₨1,053 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.62 (₨1,286) | ₨406 | 217% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (₨1,726) | ₨859 | 101% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €47 (₨3,273) | ₨2,506 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.36 (₨439) | ₨416 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (₨186) | ₨109 | 71% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.30 (₨159) | ₨165 | 4% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €128 (₨8,815) | ₨7,817 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₨15.54) | ₨9.50 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €65 (₨4,488) | ₨2,229 | 101% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.60 (₨318) | ₨107 | 197% |
| TOTAL | 109% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,035 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2012.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 109% more expensive than in Mumbai (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨751,712
(€10,887)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
₨360,000
in Mumbai.