Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 21% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (201 kr) | 117 kr | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (104 kr) | 93 kr | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (67 kr) | 55 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (16 kr) | 15 kr | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (39 kr) | 38 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (29 kr) | 34 kr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (91 kr) | 53 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (26 kr) | 33 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (19 kr) | 19 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (93 kr) | 103 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (30 kr) | 23 kr | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (15 kr) | 14 kr | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,291 (14,669 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (10,130 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (1,989 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (9,204 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (6,561 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (1,283 kr) | 410 kr | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (580 kr) | 359 kr | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (4,391 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (1,239 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (114 kr) | 67 kr | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (119 kr) | 166 kr | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (1,013 kr) | 992 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (503 kr) | 419 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (1,092 kr) | 933 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (1,440 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (256,027 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (19 kr) | 17 kr | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (541 kr) | 621 kr | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (235 kr) | 334 kr | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (116 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (66 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (315 kr) | 260 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (57 kr) | 41 kr | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (44 kr) | 31 kr | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (36 kr) | 28 kr | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (249 kr) | 295 kr | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (620 kr) | 415 kr | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (277 kr) | 274 kr | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (875 kr) | 819 kr | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (830 kr) | 750 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (142 kr) | 140 kr | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (37 kr) | 42 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (49 kr) | 72 kr | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (5,393 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (2.85 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (331 kr) | 290 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (90 kr) | 67 kr | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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