Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 49% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 81% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Antwerp | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (616 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 480% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (321 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (211 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 217% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (36 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.18 (109 NT$) | 90 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (92 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (228 NT$) | 167 NT$ | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (75 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (65 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (64 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (281 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (89 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (47 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 58% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 87% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,233 (42,445 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (29,533 NT$) | 17,410 NT$ | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (4,821 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (26,319 NT$) | 17,363 NT$ | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (19,522 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (3,211 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 301% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (1,746 NT$) | 349 NT$ | + 399% | |
40” flat screen tv | €442 (15,207 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (3,756 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (346 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (361 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (3,070 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (1,526 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (3,310 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (4,364 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 118% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (775,880 NT$) | 923,365 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (59 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (1,641 NT$) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (711 NT$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (352 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (200 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (953 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (174 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (134 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (110 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (61 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (79 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (754 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 42% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (1,880 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (841 NT$) | 450 NT$ | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (2,651 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (2,516 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (430 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (114 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (150 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (16,344 NT$) | 10,933 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (9 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (1,003 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (274 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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