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Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.72) | C$2.17 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (C$5.69) | C$4.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (C$3.28) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (C$3.23) | C$4.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.89) | C$3.31 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (C$2.33) | C$3.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (C$3.11) | C$2.51 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (C$2.51) | C$2.07 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (C$1,580) | C$1,576 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (C$1,224) | C$1,122 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$254) | C$109 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (C$1,045) | C$1,019 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (C$851) | C$774 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (C$131) | C$66 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (C$58) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (C$793) | C$377 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (C$277) | C$98 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$128) | C$59 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$118) | C$93 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$197) | C$92 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (C$37,839) | C$22,749 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$2.08) | C$1.27 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$57) | C$65 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.69) | C$3.72 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (C$5.21) | C$2.83 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (C$2.00) | C$3.09 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (C$3.32) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$19 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$61) | C$46 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$81) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (C$96) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (C$4.41) | C$5.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (C$5.34) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €451 (C$704) | C$549 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$54) | C$35 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 425 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,264
(€3,369)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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