Antwerp is famed for diamond trading, its love for fashion, and mouth-watering waffles. Its streets are filled with cafes, designer shops, and museums. Plus its zoo is one of the oldest in the world.
The Good
- 🎉 Decent nightlife
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☕ Coffee
- 💼 Plenty of places to work
- 📡 Strong wifi coverage
- 🚌 Good public transport
- 🏛️ Architecture
- 🛍️ Shopping
- 🥰 Beautiful
The Bad
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🌧️ Weather
Living costs
- Antwerp is the second most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Belgium
- The average salary in Antwerp is
- It's about 65% more expensive to live in Antwerp than it is Medellin
- You can expect to spend around $2,282.80 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
Generally safe with low crime rates, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.
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Who it suits
Places near Antwerp
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Busy Port, modern design and cool bars
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Innovation, Dutch design, and tech-driven city
Bruges
Charming, chilled and timeless
Lille
Lively, cobbled and well connected
Nijmegen
Bang average Dutchness
Amsterdam
Canals, bicycles, and parties galore
Düsseldorf
Riverside charm with a cosmopolitan feel
Cologne
Iconic cathedral, Kölsch beer, and a carnival spirit.