Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 31% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 32% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Antwerp | Catania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €14 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 | €4.37 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 | €1.16 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.40 | €3.00 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 | €1.50 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €5.54 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 | €1.82 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 | €1.10 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 | €1.26 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 | €2.21 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 | €0.83 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 62% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Antwerp | Catania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,283 | €781 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 | €519 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 | €112 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 | €580 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 | €377 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 | €81 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 | €24 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | €386 | €348 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €122 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €5.41 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €7 | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 | €30 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €90 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 | €144 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 | €23,394 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.59 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €34 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €17 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 14% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €73 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 | €4.00 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 | €1.56 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €14 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €28 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €15 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 | €99 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €54 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €7 | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 | €1.53 | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 | €3.59 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 | €393 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 | €61 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.41 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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