- Cost of Living
- Belgium
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- Leuven
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (AU$8) | AU$5.18 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.56 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (AU$5.79) | AU$4.38 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (AU$3.34) | AU$5.29 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (AU$9) | AU$4.77 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (AU$3.29) | AU$4.26 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (AU$1.93) | AU$5.56 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (AU$2.38) | AU$5.58 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (AU$3.17) | AU$3.71 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.01 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 25% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (AU$1,608) | AU$2,563 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (AU$1,245) | AU$1,656 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (AU$258) | AU$264 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (AU$1,063) | AU$1,421 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (AU$866) | AU$1,042 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (AU$133) | AU$132 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (AU$59) | AU$67 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (AU$807) | AU$1,162 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (AU$282) | AU$238 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$27 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (AU$130) | AU$104 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$49) | AU$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (AU$121) | AU$150 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (AU$200) | AU$132 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 25% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (AU$38,507) | AU$25,495 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.54 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (AU$58) | AU$128 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (AU$41) | AU$49 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (AU$5.80) | AU$5.30 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (AU$5.30) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (AU$2.04) | AU$2.94 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (AU$3.38) | AU$4.25 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$32) | AU$27 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$63) | AU$50 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$31) | AU$36 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (AU$83) | AU$195 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (AU$98) | AU$70 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (AU$4.48) | AU$3.74 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (AU$5.43) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €451 (AU$717) | AU$552 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.34) | AU$1.02 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (AU$55) | AU$69 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,079 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.590
AUD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 19% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$6,794
(€4,273)
in Leuven.
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