Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (C$5.02) | C$4.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (C$2.89) | C$3.04 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (C$3.13) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.75) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (C$2.03) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (C$2.87) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (C$2.22) | C$1.93 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (C$1,473) | C$2,136 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (C$1,096) | C$1,241 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$234) | C$133 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €713 (C$1,028) | C$1,120 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 (C$785) | C$806 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (C$121) | C$66 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €481 (C$693) | C$311 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (C$256) | C$97 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$15) | C$25 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$118) | C$60 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$182) | C$117 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 (C$35,040) | C$22,935 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$1.91) | C$1.42 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (C$5.76) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$37) | C$77 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (C$5.62) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (C$5.65) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (C$4.80) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (C$1.91) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (C$3.06) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$54) | C$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (C$4.11) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (C$5.05) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 (C$603) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$52) | C$35 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 163 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,662 (€3,929) in Leuven.
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