Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 110% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (75 zł) | 27 zł | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (42 zł) | 21 zł | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (4.51 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (9 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (8 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (8 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (42 zł) | 27 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (12 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (8 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 102% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (4,874 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (3,857 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (630 zł) | 602 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (3,438 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (2,550 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (419 zł) | 235 zł | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (228 zł) | 50 zł | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (1,986 zł) | 1,655 zł | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (491 zł) | 303 zł | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (45 zł) | 23 zł | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (401 zł) | 278 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (186 zł) | 192 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (432 zł) | 281 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (570 zł) | 260 zł | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 81% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (101,341 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (8 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (214 zł) | 100 zł | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (92 zł) | 26 zł | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (46 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (26 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (123 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (23 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (14 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (8 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (10 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (94 zł) | 30 zł | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (234 zł) | 71 zł | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (110 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (359 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (312 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (56 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (15 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (20 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (2,135 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.13 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (109 zł) | 113 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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