Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.68) | C$1.98 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (C$5.31) | C$4.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (C$3.15) | C$3.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (C$3.31) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.85) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (C$2.24) | C$3.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (C$3.04) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (C$2.38) | C$1.93 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (C$1,558) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (C$1,160) | C$1,241 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$248) | C$133 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €730 (C$1,112) | C$1,120 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (C$838) | C$806 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (C$128) | C$66 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$59) | C$54 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €481 (C$732) | C$311 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (C$270) | C$97 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$128) | C$60 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$116) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$192) | C$117 | + 64% | |
| 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 | €24,318 (C$37,057) | C$22,935 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.93) | C$1.39 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$66) | C$67 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (C$5.94) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (C$5.97) | C$3.85 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (C$2.39) | C$3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (C$3.24) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$33) | C$20 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$58) | C$52 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$99) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (C$4.34) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (C$5.39) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (C$651) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,805 (€4,466) in Leuven to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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