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Antwerp, Belgium

Cost of living · 2025 · Europe · Rent +3.2% vs 2024

1-Bed Rent EUR 1,032 per month
3-Bed Rent EUR 1,754 per month
Groceries EUR 351 per month
Transport Pass EUR 57 per month
Utilities EUR 150 per month
Restaurant Meal EUR 13 per person

Rent trend in Antwerp (2022–2026)

Cost breakdown in Antwerp (2025)

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Estimated monthly budget in Antwerp

Based on 2025 data. Includes rent, groceries, transport, utilities and occasional dining out.

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Single person
EUR 1,697
🏠 Rent EUR 1,032
🛒 Groceries EUR 351
🚌 Transport EUR 57
💡 Utilities EUR 150
🍽️ Dining out EUR 107
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Family (3–4 people)
EUR 3,101
🏠 Rent 3-bed EUR 1,754
🛒 Groceries EUR 877
🚌 Transport ×2 EUR 114
💡 Utilities EUR 195
🍽️ Dining out EUR 161

Cost comparison — cities in Belgium (2025)

City 1-Bed Rent Groceries Transport Utilities vs Antwerp
Antwerp EUR 1,032 EUR 351 EUR 57 EUR 150
Brussels EUR 1,187 EUR 366 EUR 60 EUR 160 +15%
Ghent EUR 980 EUR 346 EUR 57 EUR 147 -5%
Liege EUR 877 EUR 330 EUR 52 EUR 142 -15%

Other Europe cities (2025)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Antwerp in 2025?

In 2025, a single person living in Antwerp needs approximately EUR 1,697/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 3,101/month. Antwerp is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

How much is rent in Antwerp in 2025?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Antwerp costs approximately EUR 1,032/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 1,754/month. Rent has changed +3.2% vs 2024.

How much do groceries cost in Antwerp?

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Antwerp are approximately EUR 351 in 2025. 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 57 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

How much are utilities in Antwerp?

Monthly utility costs in Antwerp average EUR 150 in 2025, 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 1,032/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,697/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 2025. Budget around EUR 107/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 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,697/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,032), groceries (EUR 351), transport (EUR 57), utilities (EUR 150) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 3,101/month.

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