Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 45 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 34 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 17 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 17 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.48 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 59 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 5.13 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,283 (Dirham 5,406) | Dirham 14,724 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (Dirham 3,757) | Dirham 9,417 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Dirham 738) | Dirham 829 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (Dirham 3,413) | Dirham 8,201 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (Dirham 2,433) | Dirham 5,341 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (Dirham 476) | Dirham 622 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 336 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (Dirham 1,628) | Dirham 770 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 296 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 41 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 31 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 251 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 220 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dirham 405) | Dirham 399 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (Dirham 534) | Dirham 408 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (Dirham 94,946) | Dirham 92,536 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 303 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 36 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 25 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 38 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 284 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 40 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 147 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 98 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 283 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 275 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 75 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (Dirham 2,000) | Dirham 1,999 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 0.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 318 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 22 | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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