Belgium vs Belgium · 46 km apart
Belgium
single / month
Cheaper overallBelgium
single / month
| Expense | Forest | Antwerp | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.60 | $10.18 | Forest |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.40 | $40.70 | Forest |
| Cappuccino | $2.88 | $3.05 | Forest |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $218 | $231 | Forest |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.20 | $37.31 | Forest |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $92.80 | $98.37 | Forest |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.88 | $28.49 | Forest |
| Fitness club membership | $26.88 | $28.49 | Forest |
| Cinema ticket | $7.04 | $7.46 | Forest |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $506 | $544 | Forest |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $352 | $379 | Forest |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,056 | $1,136 | Forest |
| Total single-person budget | $992 | $1,057 | Forest |
| Average net salary | $3,100 | $3,286 |
Forest is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Forest runs about $992 versus $1,057 in Antwerp — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Antwerp leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Forest · Full cost of living in Antwerp