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Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | + 130% | |||
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Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 130% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (1,972 Dinar) | 673 Dinar | + 193% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (1,096 Dinar) | 477 Dinar | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (674 Dinar) | 315 Dinar | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (155 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 (513 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (296 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 288% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (835 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (291 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (171 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 187% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (211 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (1,284 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 1% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (281 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (226 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 371% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (142,452 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (110,361 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (22,886 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (94,238 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (76,705 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (11,799 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | + 143% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (5,244 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | + 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | €508 (71,542 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (25,007 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (1,268 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 148% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,399 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | + 80% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (11,506 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (4,321 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (10,679 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (17,752 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 70% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (3,412,282 Dinar) | 3,492,970 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (187 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 484% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (5,182 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 165% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 96% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (951 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 326% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (564 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 49% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (3,628 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (549 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (514 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (470 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (181 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (299 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (2,818 Dinar) | 448 Dinar | + 529% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 78% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (5,542 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 238% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (2,724 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (7,326 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 223% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (8,688 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (1,127 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (397 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (481 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | + 23% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €451 (63,493 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (30 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 113% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (4,830 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (866 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | + 214% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 67% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 609,153 Dinar
(€4,324)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
365,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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