Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 87% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (134元) | 30元 | + 350% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (70元) | 34元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (45元) | 15元 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (11元) | 17元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (26元) | 12元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (19元) | 8元 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (61元) | 59元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (17元) | 12元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (16元) | 4.87元 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (13元) | 5.84元 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (62元) | 133元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (20元) | 9元 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (10元) | 10元 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 135% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,291 (9,785元) | 4,612元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (6,758元) | 2,952元 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (1,327元) | 481元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (6,140元) | 3,235元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (4,376元) | 1,790元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (856元) | 218元 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (387元) | 94元 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (2,929元) | 1,972元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (827元) | 565元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (76元) | 46元 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 42元 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 33% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (676元) | 460元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (336元) | 267元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (729元) | 616元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (961元) | 657元 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 76% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (170,785元) | 170,161元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (13元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (361元) | 174元 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (158元) | 26元 | + 500% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (77元) | 25元 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (44元) | 24元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (210元) | 158元 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (38元) | 18元 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (30元) | 40元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (24元) | 35元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (17元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (166元) | 59元 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 91% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (414元) | 162元 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (185元) | 80元 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (584元) | 306元 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (554元) | 301元 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (95元) | 52元 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (25元) | 32元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (3,598元) | 3,218元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.90元) | 0.39元 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (221元) | 225元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (64元) | 21元 | + 207% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32 prices entered by 9 different people.
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