Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €20 (C$30) | C$20 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$10 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.73 (C$7) | C$5.78 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.05 (C$1.57) | C$1.98 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.70 (C$7) | C$4.18 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.92 (C$2.87) | C$3.04 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.15 (C$8) | C$10 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.01 (C$3.00) | C$4.24 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.42 (C$2.13) | C$3.76 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.26 (C$1.88) | C$3.41 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$19 | 42% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.45 (C$3.66) | C$2.48 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.32 (C$1.97) | C$1.93 | 2% |
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,037 (C$1,553) | C$2,136 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €855 (C$1,280) | C$1,241 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €152 (C$228) | C$133 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €767 (C$1,148) | C$1,120 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €541 (C$811) | C$806 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €93 (C$140) | C$66 | 111% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €36 (C$53) | C$54 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €376 (C$562) | C$311 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €129 (C$193) | C$97 | 99% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €12 (C$18) | C$10 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (C$17) | C$25 | 33% |
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €98 (C$146) | C$60 | 142% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (C$57) | C$39 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €104 (C$156) | C$98 | 60% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €121 (C$182) | C$117 | 55% |
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,014 (C$29,965) | C$22,942 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.46 (C$2.18) | C$1.39 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €51 (C$76) | C$67 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (C$30) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$8 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.06 (C$8) | C$22 | 65% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 (C$39) | C$77 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.01 (C$7) | C$6 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.11 (C$4.66) | C$3.85 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.62 (C$5.42) | C$4.28 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.89 (C$2.84) | C$3.11 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.28 (C$3.42) | C$2.46 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (C$33) | C$20 | 66% |
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €48 (C$72) | C$52 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €23 (C$35) | C$26 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €86 (C$129) | C$117 | 10% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (C$104) | C$96 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 (C$18) | C$9 | 94% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.24 (C$4.85) | C$5.42 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.24 (C$6) | C$7 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €495 (C$741) | C$647 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €28 (C$42) | C$35 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$11 | 8% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,886 (€4,599) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.