Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 96% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (42,331 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (22,422 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (14,290 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (2,531 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.94 (12,478 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (5,665 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (13,025 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (4,884 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (4,416 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (4,660 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (23,353 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (6,550 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (4,398 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 40% 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 | €1,090 (2,751,755 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (2,164,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (359,025 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (1,930,226 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (1,458,576 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (235,382 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (120,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (1,114,561 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (275,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (25,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (26,448 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (225,034 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (104,304 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (242,575 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (330,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% 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 (56,867,386 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (4,016 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (120,362 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (51,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (25,796 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (14,677 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (69,160 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (12,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (9,851 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (8,046 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (4,324 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (5,765 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (52,979 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 925% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (125,645 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (61,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (201,218 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (175,062 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (31,516 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (8,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (10,974 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (1,197,906 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (632 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (60,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (19,750 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 277% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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