Belgium
A stylish Flemish city renowned as a global diamond hub and fashion capital, with a stunning cathedral, vibrant nightlife, and exceptional Rubens-era art.
#56 of 250
58% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 276
Based on NYC = 100 index
Antwerp is the 56. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 276 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 170% above the median city and adds $ 221 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 300, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 6. It is also pricier than usual for transportation, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/antwerp. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,044.87 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immovlan |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,083.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immovlan |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,651.41 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Immovlan |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.68 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Pork (1kg) | 20.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Beef (1kg) | 16.94 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 13.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 18.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.44 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Cheese (1kg) | 11.31 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Butter (200g) | 2.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Eggs (12) | 4.94 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Bread (500g) | 2.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.81 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Oats (500g) | 1.31 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Albert Heijn België, Colruyt Belgium |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 6.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Lentils (1kg) | 12.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn België |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 69.29 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 3.35 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.19 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 300.43 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 5.59 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 13.41 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 65.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 49.67 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 142.48 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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