- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
- Antwerp
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 37% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 41 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 24 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 5.79 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.25 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 18 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 3.17 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,218 (Dirham 5,475) | Dirham 6,135 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €878 (Dirham 3,944) | Dirham 5,609 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (Dirham 784) | Dirham 493 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €667 (Dirham 2,997) | Dirham 5,375 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (Dirham 2,359) | Dirham 3,222 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 322 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €51 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 295 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 (Dirham 2,272) | Dirham 1,191 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (Dirham 626) | Dirham 522 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 32 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 25 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 195 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 186 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 289 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (Dirham 592) | Dirham 351 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 49% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (Dirham 89,880) | Dirham 81,155 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 1.75 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 107 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dirham 89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 22 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.24 (Dirham 24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 50 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 44 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 122 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 63 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 500 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 219 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 32 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.33 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €537 (Dirham 2,413) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dirham 0.94) | Dirham 0.35 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 217 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 9 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,181
(€4,268)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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