Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (£17) | £10 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (£4.08) | £3.36 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (£0.89) | £1.01 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (£3.92) | £2.86 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (£1.60) | £1.28 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (£4.80) | £5.47 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (£1.68) | £1.94 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (£1.34) | £0.85 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (£1.10) | £1.71 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (£2.03) | £1.78 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (£1.13) | £0.90 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 (£869) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (£737) | £1,197 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£131) | £138 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (£637) | £981 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (£467) | £609 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (£81) | £131 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (£31) | £17 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (£322) | £331 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (£114) | £66 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £5.73 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (£81) | £81 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (£34) | £29 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (£90) | £67 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£100) | £63 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (£17,078) | £17,216 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (£1.28) | £1.21 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (£44) | £52 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £13 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.90 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (£4.36) | £7 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (£23) | £80 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (£4.21) | £3.07 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (£2.64) | £1.41 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (£3.20) | £3.30 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (£1.63) | £1.51 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (£1.97) | £1.20 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (£19) | £12 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (£42) | £32 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£20) | £23 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (£74) | £89 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£60) | £51 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (£2.80) | £3.62 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (£3.65) | £4.40 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (£426) | £401 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (£19) | £27 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.65) | £9 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 164 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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