Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 84% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 127% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,469 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (628 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (355 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (79 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (279 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (177 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (407 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (153 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (138 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (111 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (649 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (217 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (107 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 113% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,218 (96,103 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (67,662 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (11,222 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (60,335 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (45,592 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (7,358 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (3,782 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (34,839 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (8,605 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (793 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (845 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 94% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (6,416 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (3,256 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (7,692 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (10,342 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 45% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (1,777,569 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (121 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (3,762 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,609 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (806 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 582% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (459 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (2,162 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (398 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (290 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (251 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (135 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (180 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,656 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 74% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (3,927 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (2,026 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (6,290 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (5,094 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (958 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (260 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.56 (359 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (35,877 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (20 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 633% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (2,618 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (612 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
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