Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£15) | £11 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (£4.61) | £4.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (£0.87) | £0.76 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (£2.95) | £2.31 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (£1.94) | £1.51 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (£4.47) | £4.58 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (£1.67) | £1.61 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (£1.51) | £0.66 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (£1.60) | £1.68 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (£2.25) | £2.09 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (£1.51) | £0.78 | + 93% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (£938) | £1,170 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (£742) | £690 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (£121) | £142 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (£662) | £684 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (£491) | £454 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (£81) | £73 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (£44) | £35 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (£382) | £264 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£94) | £82 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (£77) | £78 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (£36) | £24 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£83) | £62 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (£110) | £60 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 25% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (£19,502) | £21,326 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (£1.48) | £1.42 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (£43) | £69 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£18) | £16 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£9) | £3.37 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (£5.03) | £8 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (£24) | £63 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (£4.36) | £3.13 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (£3.38) | £1.50 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (£2.76) | £4.00 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (£1.48) | £1.90 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (£1.98) | £2.01 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (£18) | £11 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (£45) | £29 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £18 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£69) | £62 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (£60) | £65 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (£2.86) | £3.09 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (£3.76) | £4.46 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (£411) | £395 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.13 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (£21) | £28 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Sheffield you would need to make just about £3,121 (€3,606) in Antwerp.
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