Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 171% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (1,790 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (732 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (418 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (92 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (402 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (164 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (493 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (173 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (138 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (113 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (669 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (208 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (116 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 153% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,030 (91,149 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (75,629 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (13,486 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (65,350 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (47,893 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (8,267 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (3,134 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (33,076 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (11,658 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (995 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (934 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 120% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (8,334 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (3,538 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (9,188 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (10,256 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 211% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 82% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (1,752,379 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (132 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (4,472 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,771 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 463% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 57% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (692 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 727% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (448 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (2,310 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (432 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (270 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (329 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (168 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (202 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (1,954 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 866% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 92% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (4,280 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (2,047 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (7,630 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (6,166 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,071 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (287 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (375 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (43,762 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (19 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 615% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (1,964 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (580 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 162 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 117% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 230,022 Ngultrum (€2,600) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 106,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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