Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 46% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,816 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (946 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (622 Lek) | 385 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (102 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.18 (322 Lek) | 326 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (270 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (670 Lek) | 521 Lek | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (220 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (192 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (187 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (827 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 (263 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (140 Lek) | 89 Lek | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,128 (114,477 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (87,023 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (14,206 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (77,553 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (57,525 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (9,463 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (5,144 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (44,808 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (11,068 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (1,020 Lek) | 931 Lek | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,063 Lek) | 650 Lek | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 9% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (9,047 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (4,495 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (9,752 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (12,859 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 65% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,536 (2,286,225 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (179 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (5,001 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (2,096 Lek) | 1,979 Lek | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (1,037 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (590 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (2,810 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.04 (511 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (396 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (323 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (180 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (232 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (2,221 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Antwerp | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (5,540 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (2,478 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (7,812 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (7,414 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,267 Lek) | 901 Lek | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (335 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (441 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (48,159 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (25 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (2,954 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (794 Lek) | 325 Lek | + 144% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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