Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$30) | C$23 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$16) | C$13 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.09 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.73) | C$2.41 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.81 (C$6) | C$4.70 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (C$4.01) | C$3.95 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.78 (C$4.37) | C$4.85 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (C$3.12) | C$3.95 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.83 (C$2.88) | C$3.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$15) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (C$3.56) | C$2.68 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.76 (C$2.77) | C$2.16 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,228 (C$1,932) | C$2,300 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €848 (C$1,334) | C$1,599 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (C$251) | C$120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (C$1,274) | C$1,347 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €536 (C$844) | C$985 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (C$146) | C$69 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$60 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (C$233) | C$140 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$135) | C$70 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$120) | C$105 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$120 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,609 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.30) | C$1.69 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$70) | C$60 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (C$44) | C$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.02 (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (C$2.48) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$3.02 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$33) | C$22 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Leuven | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$32) | C$27 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$103) | C$97 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (C$4.96) | C$4.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (C$705) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$58) | C$38 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 98 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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