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Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$16 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (C$1.49) | C$2.05 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (C$5.52) | C$5.20 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (C$2.73) | C$2.90 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.64) | C$4.10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (C$2.02) | C$3.34 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (C$1.83) | C$3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (C$3.45) | C$2.51 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (C$2.12) | C$2.01 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,028 (C$1,551) | C$1,859 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €807 (C$1,218) | C$1,162 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (C$199) | C$114 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €692 (C$1,044) | C$1,038 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €532 (C$802) | C$779 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$117) | C$66 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €44 (C$67) | C$39 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 (C$704) | C$351 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (C$195) | C$86 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$142) | C$57 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (C$52) | C$38 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$150) | C$94 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$190) | C$99 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,768 (C$28,326) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.27) | C$1.27 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$66) | C$67 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | C$31 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.37 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$40) | C$80 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (C$4.41) | C$3.72 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.58 (C$5.40) | C$2.83 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (C$2.90) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (C$3.53) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (C$72) | C$46 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (C$103) | C$101 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (C$115) | C$85 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$19) | C$8 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.14) | C$5.30 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (C$782) | C$660 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (C$38) | C$34 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 480 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,021 (€3,990) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,600 in Abbotsford.
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