- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Australia
- Leuven
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (AU$7) | AU$5.18 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.29 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (AU$5.47) | AU$4.38 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.29 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (AU$9) | AU$4.77 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (AU$3.09) | AU$4.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (AU$1.80) | AU$5.56 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (AU$2.16) | AU$5.58 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (AU$2.87) | AU$3.52 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.01 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (AU$1,540) | AU$2,563 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (AU$1,161) | AU$1,656 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (AU$231) | AU$264 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €606 (AU$898) | AU$1,421 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €498 (AU$738) | AU$1,042 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (AU$116) | AU$132 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (AU$54) | AU$67 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (AU$753) | AU$945 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €215 (AU$319) | AU$186 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (AU$119) | AU$104 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$49) | AU$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (AU$116) | AU$150 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (AU$203) | AU$132 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 30% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (AU$35,905) | AU$25,495 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (AU$1.97) | AU$1.54 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$57) | AU$128 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (AU$5.93) | AU$15 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (AU$38) | AU$51 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (AU$5.78) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (AU$5.00) | AU$5.00 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (AU$5.74) | AU$6 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (AU$2.42) | AU$2.45 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.20 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$27) | AU$25 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 34% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$49) | AU$53 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (AU$85) | AU$150 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (AU$85) | AU$70 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (AU$3.93) | AU$3.74 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (AU$4.95) | AU$6 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 (AU$255) | AU$224 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (AU$0.31) | AU$1.02 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (AU$55) | AU$69 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 997 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 25% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,200
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$5,396
(€3,640)
in Leuven.
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