Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,391 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,977 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (3,297 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (788 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.82 (2,508 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (1,673 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (3,981 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (1,478 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (989 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (1,117 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (5,809 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (1,487 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.77 (1,163 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 312% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,108 (727,496 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (513,688 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (95,653 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (492,598 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (346,042 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (56,086 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 21,905 Franc | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 259,144 Franc | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (97,356 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (5,788 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (6,898 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (55,346 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (21,780 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (49,972 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 57,267 Franc | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 12,545,800 Franc | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (897 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (28,996 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (3,957 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (17,307 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (2,747 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (1,029 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (13,149 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (25,109 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (13,193 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (42,793 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,391 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,494 Franc | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (2,617 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (293,919 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (24,392 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,373 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 404% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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