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Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 196% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.500 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (Dinar 4.621) | Dinar 3.250 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (Dinar 0.800) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.41 (Dinar 2.077) | Dinar 1.100 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (Dinar 1.930) | Dinar 0.600 | + 222% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 5.227) | Dinar 4.000 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (Dinar 1.494) | Dinar 1.100 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (Dinar 1.265) | Dinar 1.500 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Dinar 0.853) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (Dinar 1.851) | Dinar 1.000 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (Dinar 0.826) | Dinar 0.531 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 91% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,218 (Dinar 1,050) | Dinar 400 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €878 (Dinar 756) | Dinar 225 | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (Dinar 150) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €667 (Dinar 575) | Dinar 350 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (Dinar 453) | Dinar 250 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €51 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 15 | + 191% | |
40” flat screen TV | €506 (Dinar 436) | Dinar 250 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 95 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 1% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 80 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 33% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (Dinar 17,238) | Dinar 8,000 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (Dinar 1.053) | Dinar 0.750 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 30 | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 5.727) | Dinar 2.500 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.24 (Dinar 4.519) | Dinar 6 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 10 | + 125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (Dinar 4.193) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (Dinar 2.383) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (Dinar 3.145) | Dinar 2.500 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (Dinar 1.681) | Dinar 1.000 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Dinar 1.871) | Dinar 2.000 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 3.000 | + 489% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.000 | + 392% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (Dinar 2.198) | Dinar 1.000 | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.33 (Dinar 2.874) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €537 (Dinar 463) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dinar 0.181) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (Dinar 4.913) | Dinar 2.100 | + 134% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,791
(€2,078)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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