Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 48% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 110% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (44,082 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (22,836 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (14,705 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (3,502 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (8,465 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (6,293 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (19,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (5,616 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (5,111 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (4,264 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (20,309 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (6,579 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (3,367 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,291 (3,214,746 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (2,220,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (435,912 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (2,017,196 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (1,437,848 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (281,278 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (127,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (962,302 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (271,635 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (25,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (26,096 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (222,038 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (110,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (239,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (315,586 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (56,110,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (4,156 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (118,649 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (51,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (25,452 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (14,482 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (68,954 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (12,553 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (9,719 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (7,939 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (4,416 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (5,688 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (54,500 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 954% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (135,977 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (60,808 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (191,731 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (181,971 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (31,097 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (8,215 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (10,828 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (1,181,961 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (72,511 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (19,756 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 284% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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