Cost of living in Antwerp is 66% higher than in Braga (without rent).
Rent in Antwerp is 22% more expensive than in Braga.
Cost of living including rent in Antwerp is 41% higher than in Braga.
Food in Antwerp is 66% more expensive than in Braga.
Transport in Antwerp is 160% more expensive than in Braga.
| Antwerp | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Antwerp | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.6 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 93.9 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.64 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.87 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.26 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.54 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.02 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.17 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.36 $ | 5.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.81 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.6 $ | 16.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 64 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.7 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.58 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 83 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 128 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.6 $ | 37.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 683 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,117 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 840 $ | 760 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,437 $ | 1,249 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,562 $ | 2,804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,518 $ | 2,079 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,721 $ | 1,151 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.43 % | 5.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.9 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 106 $ | 83 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 619 $ | 391 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,064 $ | 8,316 $ |