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Antwerp, Belgium

Cost of living · 2024 · Europe · Rent +6.4% vs 2023

1-Bed Rent EUR 1,000 per month
3-Bed Rent EUR 1,700 per month
Groceries EUR 340 per month
Transport Pass EUR 55 per month
Utilities EUR 145 per month
Restaurant Meal EUR 13 per person

Rent trend in Antwerp (2022–2026)

Cost breakdown in Antwerp (2024)

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Estimated monthly budget in Antwerp

Based on 2024 data. Includes rent, groceries, transport, utilities and occasional dining out.

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Single person
EUR 1,644
🏠 Rent EUR 1,000
🛒 Groceries EUR 340
🚌 Transport EUR 55
💡 Utilities EUR 145
🍽️ Dining out EUR 104
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Family (3–4 people)
EUR 3,005
🏠 Rent 3-bed EUR 1,700
🛒 Groceries EUR 850
🚌 Transport ×2 EUR 110
💡 Utilities EUR 189
🍽️ Dining out EUR 156

Cost comparison — cities in Belgium (2024)

City 1-Bed Rent Groceries Transport Utilities vs Antwerp
Antwerp EUR 1,000 EUR 340 EUR 55 EUR 145
Brussels EUR 1,150 EUR 355 EUR 58 EUR 155 +15%
Ghent EUR 950 EUR 335 EUR 55 EUR 142 -5%
Liege EUR 850 EUR 320 EUR 50 EUR 138 -15%

Other Europe cities (2024)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Antwerp in 2024?

In 2024, a single person living in Antwerp needs approximately EUR 1,644/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 3,005/month. Antwerp is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

How much is rent in Antwerp in 2024?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Antwerp costs approximately EUR 1,000/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 1,700/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

How much do groceries cost in Antwerp?

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Antwerp are approximately EUR 340 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

What does public transport cost in Antwerp?

A monthly public transport pass in Antwerp costs EUR 55 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

How much are utilities in Antwerp?

Monthly utility costs in Antwerp average EUR 145 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Is Antwerp expensive to live in?

Antwerp is located in Belgium (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,000/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,644/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

How much does eating out cost in Antwerp?

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Antwerp costs approximately EUR 13 in 2024. Budget around EUR 104/month if dining out a few times a week.

How have living costs in Antwerp changed over time?

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Antwerp from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.2% over this period (from EUR 880 in 2022 to EUR 1,058 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

What is the monthly budget needed to live comfortably in Antwerp?

To live comfortably in Antwerp in 2024, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,644/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,000), groceries (EUR 340), transport (EUR 55), utilities (EUR 145) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 3,005/month.

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