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Cost of Living in Antwerp

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium · Population 565,039

▲ +0% vs Belgium average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€972 ($1,057)
Couple, monthly€1,757 ($1,910)
Family of four, monthly€2,302 ($2,502)

Estimated Prices in Antwerp

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.36 ($10.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€37.45 ($40.70)per meal
Cappuccino€2.81 ($3.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€212 ($231)per month
Monthly public transport pass€34.33 ($37.31)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€90.50 ($98.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€26.21 ($28.49)per month
Fitness club membership€26.21 ($28.49)per month
Cinema ticket€6.87 ($7.46)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€501 ($544)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€348 ($379)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,045 ($1,136)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Antwerp is €3,023 ($3,286) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €972 ($1,057) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,264 ($1,374) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€348 ($379)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Belgium

Brussels

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 1,249,597

€1,215 ($1,321) / mo

Gent

Flanders · pop. 272,657

€972 ($1,057) / mo

Charleroi

Wallonia · pop. 204,322

€913 ($992) / mo

Liège

Wallonia · pop. 195,278

€913 ($992) / mo

Schaarbeek

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 132,799

€913 ($992) / mo

Anderlecht

Brussels-Capital Region · pop. 120,887

€913 ($992) / mo

Bruges

Flanders · pop. 118,509

€913 ($992) / mo

Namur

Wallonia · pop. 115,330

€913 ($992) / mo

Living in Antwerp

Antwerp is one of the key cities in Belgium. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €972 ($1,057), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €348 ($379) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,302 ($2,502) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,757 ($1,910) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Antwerp is €3,023 ($3,286). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,264 ($1,374) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antwerp expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €972 ($1,057) per month in Antwerp including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Belgium.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Antwerp?
A net salary of around €1,264 ($1,374) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Antwerp with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Antwerp is €3,023 ($3,286).
How much is rent in Antwerp?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €501 ($544) per month in the city centre and €348 ($379) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,045 ($1,136).
Is Antwerp cheaper than Belgium on average?
No — Antwerp is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Belgium average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Antwerp?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €212 ($231) in Antwerp. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Antwerp compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Antwerp is estimated at €34 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Antwerp are estimates based on Belgium national averages adjusted for city size (population 565,039). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.