- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- India
- Leuven
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 97% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,128) | ₨735 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨564) | ₨315 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (₨375) | ₨94 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨81) | ₨46 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (₨273) | ₨52 | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (₨159) | ₨41 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (₨427) | ₨228 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (₨155) | ₨103 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨90) | ₨31 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (₨108) | ₨119 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨683) | ₨827 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨144) | ₨65 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (₨100) | ₨27 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 105% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (₨76,980) | ₨26,545 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (₨58,044) | ₨7,500 | + 674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (₨11,559) | ₨4,669 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €606 (₨44,871) | ₨30,000 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €498 (₨36,864) | ₨25,000 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (₨5,804) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨2,717) | ₨1,269 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (₨37,627) | ₨41,000 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €215 (₨15,940) | ₨8,000 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨533) | ₨200 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨734) | ₨500 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,113) | ₨2,480 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,443) | ₨2,891 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨5,782) | ₨5,358 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨10,135) | ₨4,949 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (₨1,794,657) | ₨605,082 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨98) | ₨74 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨2,841) | ₨1,790 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 24% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨513) | ₨545 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨296) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨1,908) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (₨289) | ₨248 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (₨250) | ₨206 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (₨287) | ₨200 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨121) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨151) | ₨73 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,370) | ₨154 | + 786% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 65% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,445) | ₨1,355 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,417) | ₨471 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (₨4,261) | ₨656 | + 549% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨4,261) | ₨2,179 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨550) | ₨328 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (₨196) | ₨205 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (₨247) | ₨153 | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 (₨12,726) | ₨8,598 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨2,755) | ₨1,719 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨460) | ₨252 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 78% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨131,673
(€1,777)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨74,000
in Amritsar.
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