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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 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.48) | C$2.31 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (C$3.55) | C$4.13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.30) | C$2.54 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (C$2.56) | C$3.55 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (C$2.16) | C$3.02 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (C$1.46) | C$2.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (C$3.17) | C$2.18 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (C$1.30) | C$1.87 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,218 (C$1,796) | C$1,209 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €878 (C$1,294) | C$1,030 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (C$257) | C$104 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €667 (C$983) | C$919 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (C$774) | C$695 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (C$92) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €51 (C$75) | C$39 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 (C$745) | C$393 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (C$205) | C$111 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$132) | C$58 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (C$62) | C$41 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$116) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (C$194) | C$87 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,491) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (C$1.81) | C$1.19 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$56) | C$47 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.24 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$36) | C$80 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (C$4.08) | C$2.88 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.38) | C$3.82 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.88) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (C$3.20) | C$2.53 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$19 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (C$76) | C$45 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (C$97) | C$84 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$96) | C$89 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$9 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (C$3.76) | C$5.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.31 (C$4.88) | C$5.43 | - 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €555 (C$819) | C$850 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (C$36) | C$34 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 395 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,831
(€2,598)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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