Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 81% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 221% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 221% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (8,525 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 459% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (4,739 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (2,708 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (510 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (1,731 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (1,141 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (2,623 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (984 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (889 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (939 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (4,703 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (1,319 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (886 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 512% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 204% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (550,850 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (435,949 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (71,168 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (388,509 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (288,174 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (47,406 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (25,767 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 512% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (224,471 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (55,445 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (5,109 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (5,327 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (45,321 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (21,007 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (48,854 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (64,416 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 40% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (11,452,995 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (869 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 443% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (25,216 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (10,362 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (5,195 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (2,956 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (13,929 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (2,562 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (1,984 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (1,620 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (871 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (1,161 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (10,670 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (26,446 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (12,412 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (40,525 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (35,257 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (6,347 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (1,677 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (2,210 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (241,256 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (127 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (12,277 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,978 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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