Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 57% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 144% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 144% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (53,399 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 497% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (27,662 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (17,812 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (4,242 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (10,255 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (7,623 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (24,119 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (6,803 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (6,191 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (5,165 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (24,601 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (7,970 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (4,078 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,230 (3,709,906 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €859 (2,590,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (528,038 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (2,443,515 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (1,741,726 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (340,724 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (154,027 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (1,165,678 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (329,043 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (30,323 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (31,611 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 (268,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (133,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (289,931 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (382,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (67,968,999 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (5,116 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (143,724 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (62,296 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 24% 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 (30,831 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (17,542 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (83,527 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (15,206 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (11,774 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (9,616 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (5,349 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (6,890 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (66,018 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1177% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 63% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (164,715 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 405% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (73,660 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (232,252 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (220,429 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (37,669 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (9,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (13,116 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (1,431,760 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (756 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (87,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (23,931 Shilling) | 5,145 Shilling | + 365% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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