- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Jordan
- Antwerp
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.667 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (Dinar 3.487) | Dinar 3.250 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (Dinar 2.944) | Dinar 1.100 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (Dinar 1.428) | Dinar 0.600 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (Dinar 4.466) | Dinar 4.000 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (Dinar 1.382) | Dinar 1.100 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (Dinar 1.074) | Dinar 1.500 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (Dinar 0.975) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (Dinar 1.839) | Dinar 1.000 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Dinar 1.064) | Dinar 0.531 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,008 (Dinar 810) | Dinar 400 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €780 (Dinar 627) | Dinar 225 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €693 (Dinar 557) | Dinar 350 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €494 (Dinar 398) | Dinar 250 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (Dinar 62) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €44 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 15 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 (Dinar 375) | Dinar 250 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 95 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 2% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 80 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Dinar 101) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,271 (Dinar 16,303) | Dinar 8,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Dinar 1.149) | Dinar 0.750 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 30 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.500 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.24 (Dinar 4.216) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 10 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.88 (Dinar 3.925) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (Dinar 2.349) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.58 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 2.500 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (Dinar 1.546) | Dinar 1.000 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Dinar 1.882) | Dinar 2.000 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 3.000 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.000 | + 373% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (Dinar 2.208) | Dinar 1.000 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.86 (Dinar 3.104) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (Dinar 417) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dinar 0.175) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (Dinar 4.819) | Dinar 2.100 | + 129% | |
| 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 302 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,546
(€1,922)
in Antwerp
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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