Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €12 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 | €5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €1.22 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 | €2.76 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 | €3.33 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 | €2.47 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 | €1.13 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 | €3.14 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €13 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 | €2.94 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 | €2.05 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 26% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,218 | €2,033 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 | €1,520 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 | €91 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 | €1,234 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 | €1,068 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €54 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 | €17 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 | €375 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €79 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €8 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €38 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 4% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 | €91 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €35 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €83 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 | €144 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 | €26,830 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €2.22 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €60 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €22 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 | €9 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 | €11 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 | €75 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 | €3.94 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 | €3.13 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 | €3.69 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 | €1.77 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €1.84 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €26 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 | €51 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 | €30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €116 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 | €4.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.56 | €6 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €437 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 | €0.08 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 | €53 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €9 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 222 prices entered by 52 different people.
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