Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 54% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 58% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (736 UM) | 525 UM | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (381 UM) | 175 UM | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (245 UM) | 114 UM | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (58 UM) | 54 UM | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.40 (141 UM) | 61 UM | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (105 UM) | 27 UM | + 287% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (332 UM) | 82 UM | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (94 UM) | 70 UM | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (85 UM) | 29 UM | + 191% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (71 UM) | 122 UM | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (339 UM) | 400 UM | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (110 UM) | 69 UM | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (56 UM) | 22 UM | + 157% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 56% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,291 (53,671 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (37,066 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (7,278 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (33,677 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (24,005 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (4,696 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (2,123 UM) | 1,929 UM | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €386 (16,066 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (4,535 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (418 UM) | 161 UM | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (436 UM) | 189 UM | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 196% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 196% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (3,707 UM) | 892 UM | + 316% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (1,842 UM) | 749 UM | + 146% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (3,996 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 247% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (5,269 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (936,770 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (69 UM) | 43 UM | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (1,981 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (867 UM) | 216 UM | + 302% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 63% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (425 UM) | 159 UM | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (242 UM) | 120 UM | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (1,151 UM) | 800 UM | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (210 UM) | 340 UM | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (162 UM) | 101 UM | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (133 UM) | 118 UM | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (74 UM) | 62 UM | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (95 UM) | 70 UM | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (910 UM) | 295 UM | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (2,270 UM) | 554 UM | + 309% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,015 UM) | 306 UM | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (3,201 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (3,038 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (519 UM) | 139 UM | + 274% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (137 UM) | 86 UM | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (181 UM) | 200 UM | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (19,733 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (10 UM) | 8 UM | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (1,211 UM) | 874 UM | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (349 UM) | 56 UM | + 518% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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