- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Canada
- Leuven
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$14 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (C$1.62) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (C$5.48) | C$4.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (C$3.19) | C$2.62 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (C$3.10) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.80) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (C$2.17) | C$2.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (C$2.88) | C$2.31 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (C$1,544) | C$1,186 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (C$1,164) | C$982 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (C$232) | C$117 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €606 (C$900) | C$919 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €498 (C$739) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$116) | C$64 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (C$54) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (C$755) | C$392 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €215 (C$320) | C$111 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$119) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (C$203) | C$87 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (C$35,999) | C$22,684 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$1.19 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$57) | C$47 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (C$5.95) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (C$5.80) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (C$5.01) | C$3.90 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (C$5.76) | C$3.90 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (C$2.43) | C$3.21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (C$3.04) | C$2.46 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$49) | C$44 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$85) | C$84 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$85) | C$90 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (C$3.94) | C$5.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (C$4.96) | C$5.61 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 (C$255) | C$141 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$55) | C$34 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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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$3,561
(€2,396)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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