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Antwerp vs Canggu — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Belgium
Cost of Living (US=100)
8
very affordable
Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Antwerp edges out Canggu on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 8 vs 32.2 (US=100; very affordable vs very affordable). Antwerp scores higher on safety (78/100), and Antwerp wins on internet at ~160 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Antwerp
Canggu
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,100
US$950
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$800
US$650
Cost of Living (US=100)
8
32
Safety Score
78/100
70/100
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
74/100
85/100
Healthcare Score
80/100
60/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Antwerp is better for…
Remote workers
See the Belgium country profile
Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile

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