Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (NZ$33) | NZ$18 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (NZ$1.62) | NZ$2.17 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (NZ$3.01) | NZ$5.15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (NZ$3.02) | NZ$3.90 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$3.43 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$3.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (NZ$3.86) | NZ$3.42 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$2.76 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,056 (NZ$1,761) | NZ$2,949 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €827 (NZ$1,380) | NZ$2,383 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (NZ$233) | NZ$267 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 (NZ$1,154) | NZ$2,564 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €515 (NZ$858) | NZ$1,572 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (NZ$130) | NZ$219 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$73 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (NZ$678) | NZ$763 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (NZ$216) | NZ$202 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$13 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$28 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (NZ$159) | NZ$114 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (NZ$62) | NZ$75 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (NZ$169) | NZ$152 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (NZ$204) | NZ$208 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 44% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,196 (NZ$32,020) | NZ$32,125 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$2.22 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (NZ$78) | NZ$211 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (NZ$33) | NZ$30 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$55 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (NZ$5.10) | NZ$6 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$3.42 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (NZ$3.73) | NZ$3.85 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (NZ$36) | NZ$32 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (NZ$77) | NZ$60 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (NZ$38) | NZ$33 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (NZ$144) | NZ$221 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (NZ$116) | NZ$106 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$17 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (NZ$5.33) | NZ$5.12 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (NZ$825) | NZ$689 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (NZ$0.36) | NZ$0.32 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (NZ$36) | NZ$76 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$31 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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