Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 92% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 111% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,039 ден) | 434 ден | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (550 ден) | 290 ден | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (351 ден) | 179 ден | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (62 ден) | 72 ден | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.94 (306 ден) | 109 ден | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (139 ден) | 77 ден | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (320 ден) | 235 ден | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (120 ден) | 44 ден | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (108 ден) | 42 ден | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (114 ден) | 55 ден | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (573 ден) | 411 ден | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (161 ден) | 82 ден | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (108 ден) | 38 ден | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 150% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,090 (67,528 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (53,120 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (8,810 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (47,368 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (35,793 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (5,776 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (2,969 ден) | 796 ден | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (27,351 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (6,756 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (623 ден) | 328 ден | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (649 ден) | 181 ден | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (5,522 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (2,560 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (5,953 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (8,119 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 57% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (1,395,526 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (99 ден) | 77 ден | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (2,954 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,263 ден) | 284 ден | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 88% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (633 ден) | 133 ден | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (360 ден) | 242 ден | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (1,697 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (312 ден) | 154 ден | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (242 ден) | 173 ден | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (197 ден) | 172 ден | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (106 ден) | 48 ден | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (141 ден) | 93 ден | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,300 ден) | 234 ден | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (3,083 ден) | 892 ден | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,513 ден) | 647 ден | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (4,938 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (4,296 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (773 ден) | 253 ден | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (204 ден) | 85 ден | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (269 ден) | 116 ден | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (29,397 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (16 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (1,496 ден) | 2,408 ден | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (485 ден) | 140 ден | + 245% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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