Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (NZ$34) | NZ$20 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.16 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (NZ$3.12) | NZ$6 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$3.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.13 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (NZ$2.14) | NZ$4.22 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$3.71 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (NZ$2.21) | NZ$2.27 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 (NZ$1,695) | NZ$3,054 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (NZ$1,438) | NZ$2,639 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (NZ$256) | NZ$309 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (NZ$1,243) | NZ$2,363 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (NZ$911) | NZ$2,102 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (NZ$157) | NZ$197 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (NZ$60) | NZ$81 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (NZ$629) | NZ$734 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (NZ$222) | NZ$243 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$12 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$28 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (NZ$158) | NZ$117 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (NZ$67) | NZ$67 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (NZ$175) | NZ$192 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (NZ$195) | NZ$228 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (NZ$33,322) | NZ$34,283 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$2.06 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (NZ$85) | NZ$213 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (NZ$34) | NZ$30 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.55 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$64 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (NZ$3.19) | NZ$3.92 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$3.83 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$37 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (NZ$81) | NZ$61 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (NZ$39) | NZ$35 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (NZ$145) | NZ$232 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (NZ$117) | NZ$129 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$18 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (NZ$5.45) | NZ$5.07 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (NZ$832) | NZ$689 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (NZ$0.37) | NZ$0.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,048 (€4,190) in Antwerp.
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