Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €16 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 | €5.92 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 | €1.58 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 | €5.68 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 | €2.97 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 | €2.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 | €1.87 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 | €1.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 | €2.97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 | €2.17 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,291 | €2,987 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 | €2,312 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 | €354 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 | €1,927 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 | €1,458 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 | €189 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 | €48 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 | €423 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €217 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €19 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €117 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 | €38 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €100 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 | €105 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 | €35,829 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 | €2.24 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €93 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €27 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 21% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 | €4.02 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 | €13 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €38 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 | €4.74 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 | €5.07 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 | €4.42 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 | €1.93 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €3.12 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €36 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €60 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 | €176 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €14 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 | €4.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 | €7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 | €613 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 | €0.08 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €11 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 307 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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