Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$28) | C$19 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (C$1.40) | C$1.85 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (C$5.90) | C$4.50 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (C$2.59) | C$3.04 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (C$2.59) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (C$1.92) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (C$1.74) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (C$3.32) | C$2.48 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (C$2.02) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (C$1,536) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €838 (C$1,202) | C$1,241 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (C$200) | C$133 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 (C$992) | C$1,120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €515 (C$738) | C$806 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$111) | C$66 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$51) | C$50 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (C$583) | C$322 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (C$185) | C$96 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (C$137) | C$61 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$53) | C$38 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$145) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$175) | C$112 | + 56% | |
| 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 | €19,196 (C$27,531) | C$22,935 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.16) | C$1.39 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$67) | C$67 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$37) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (C$4.38) | C$3.78 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (C$5.33) | C$4.28 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.72) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (C$3.21) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (C$66) | C$50 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$33) | C$27 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (C$124) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$100) | C$94 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$17) | C$9 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (C$4.58) | C$5.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (C$710) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (C$31) | C$36 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 227 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,779 (€4,727) in Antwerp.
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