Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr119) | kr136 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr61) | kr67 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (kr36) | kr29 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (kr8) | kr8 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.48 (kr26) | kr26 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (kr15) | kr22 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (kr44) | kr63 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (kr16) | kr18 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (kr9) | kr10 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (kr11) | kr11 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (kr72) | kr79 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (kr15) | kr19 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (kr12) | kr11 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (kr7,630) | kr8,536 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (kr5,680) | kr5,788 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (kr1,213) | kr1,220 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €730 (kr5,447) | kr5,337 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (kr4,105) | kr3,926 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (kr625) | kr1,589 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (kr289) | kr188 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €481 (kr3,588) | kr3,570 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (kr1,325) | kr710 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr67) | kr57 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr79) | kr154 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (kr629) | kr786 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (kr250) | kr244 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (kr568) | kr727 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (kr941) | kr1,206 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 (kr181,515) | kr301,099 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (kr9) | kr10 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (kr325) | kr386 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 (kr43) | kr58 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (kr30) | kr73 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (kr197) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (kr29) | kr58 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (kr29) | kr28 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (kr25) | kr29 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (kr16) | kr16 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (kr164) | kr176 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (kr285) | kr344 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (kr150) | kr191 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (kr211) | kr475 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (kr486) | kr616 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr61) | kr77 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (kr21) | kr41 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (kr26) | kr33 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (kr3,189) | kr3,258 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr1.61) | kr0.93 | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (kr271) | kr230 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (kr48) | kr42 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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