- Cost of Living
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- Antwerp
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$14 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (C$8) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (C$1.53) | C$2.38 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (C$3.62) | C$4.26 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (C$3.47) | C$2.62 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (C$2.79) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (C$2.28) | C$2.90 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (C$1.49) | C$2.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (C$3.27) | C$2.31 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (C$1.28) | C$1.76 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,218 (C$1,828) | C$1,186 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €878 (C$1,317) | C$982 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (C$214) | C$117 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €667 (C$1,001) | C$919 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (C$788) | C$695 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (C$94) | C$64 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €51 (C$76) | C$39 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 (C$758) | C$392 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (C$209) | C$111 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$134) | C$61 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (C$63) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$118) | C$95 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (C$198) | C$87 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$30,007) | C$22,684 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.83) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$57) | C$47 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.24 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$37) | C$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (C$7) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (C$4.15) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.48) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.93) | C$3.21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (C$3.26) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$19 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (C$77) | C$44 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (C$99) | C$84 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$98) | C$90 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$9 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (C$3.83) | C$5.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.31 (C$4.96) | C$5.61 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €185 (C$277) | C$141 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.32) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (C$36) | C$34 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,559
(€2,372)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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