Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Antwerp | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (77 zł) | 31 zł | + 148% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (40 zł) | 24 zł | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.44 zł) | 3.40 zł | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.18 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (9 zł) | 3.91 zł | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (8 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (8 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (35 zł) | 31 zł | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (5.93 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 103% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,233 (5,310 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (3,694 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (603 zł) | 537 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (3,292 zł) | 2,353 zł | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (2,442 zł) | 1,848 zł | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (402 zł) | 317 zł | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (218 zł) | 41 zł | + 431% | |
40” flat screen tv | €442 (1,902 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (470 zł) | 516 zł | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 22 zł | + 101% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (384 zł) | 256 zł | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (191 zł) | 131 zł | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (414 zł) | 286 zł | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (546 zł) | 380 zł | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (97,059 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (205 zł) | 116 zł | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (89 zł) | 26 zł | + 236% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (25 zł) | 44 zł | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (119 zł) | 173 zł | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (8 zł) | 5.53 zł | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (94 zł) | 45 zł | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Antwerp | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (235 zł) | 87 zł | + 170% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (105 zł) | 58 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (332 zł) | 184 zł | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (315 zł) | 161 zł | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (54 zł) | 18 zł | + 199% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (2,045 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.08 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 270% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (125 zł) | 137 zł | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 86% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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