Cost of living in Andorra compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €19 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €5.74 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 | €1.16 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 | €4.09 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 | €2.99 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €2.19 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €2.50 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €1.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €10 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 | €2.81 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 | €1.74 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 | €1,350 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,492 | €1,098 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 | €273 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,250 | €919 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 | €703 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €131 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €42 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 | €597 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 | €189 | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 | €13 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €11 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €102 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €107 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €128 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 53% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 | €35,150 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 | €1.79 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 | €49 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 | €12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 | €10 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 | €26 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.00 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 | €5.18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 | €4.73 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 | €2.00 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 | €3.00 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €24 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 4% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Andorra | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 | €69 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €25 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €97 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €18 | €73 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €11 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 | €3.64 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 | €4.08 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 | €561 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 | €0.25 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 | €27 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 404 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Cost of living in Andorra is 12% more expensive than in Belgium
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