Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$31) | C$20 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (C$2.83) | C$3.04 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$2.97) | C$4.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (C$2.38) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (C$1.94) | C$3.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (C$3.59) | C$2.48 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 (C$1,536) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (C$1,303) | C$1,241 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (C$232) | C$133 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (C$1,126) | C$1,120 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (C$825) | C$806 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (C$142) | C$66 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (C$570) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (C$201) | C$97 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$144) | C$60 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$158) | C$98 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (C$30,187) | C$22,935 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.27) | C$1.39 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (C$77) | C$67 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (C$4.66) | C$3.85 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (C$5.66) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.89) | C$3.11 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (C$3.48) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$34) | C$20 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (C$74) | C$52 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$35) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$106) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (C$4.94) | C$5.42 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (C$754) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 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 | €22 (C$34) | C$35 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 98 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,849 (€4,494) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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