- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- India
- Leuven
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 153% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,179) | ₨349 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨589) | ₨315 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (₨392) | ₨94 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨84) | ₨46 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (₨286) | ₨52 | + 448% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (₨166) | ₨41 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (₨446) | ₨228 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (₨162) | ₨103 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨94) | ₨31 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (₨113) | ₨119 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨714) | ₨827 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨150) | ₨65 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (₨104) | ₨27 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 113% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (₨80,464) | ₨26,545 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (₨60,671) | ₨7,500 | + 709% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (₨12,083) | ₨4,669 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €606 (₨46,902) | ₨30,000 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €498 (₨38,532) | ₨25,000 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (₨6,067) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨2,840) | ₨1,269 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (₨39,330) | ₨41,000 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €215 (₨16,661) | ₨8,000 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨557) | ₨200 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨767) | ₨500 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨6,196) | ₨2,480 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,553) | ₨2,891 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨6,044) | ₨5,358 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨10,594) | ₨4,949 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 78% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (₨1,875,890) | ₨605,082 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨103) | ₨74 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨2,970) | ₨1,790 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨536) | ₨545 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨310) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨1,917) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (₨302) | ₨248 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (₨261) | ₨206 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (₨300) | ₨200 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨126) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨158) | ₨73 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,432) | ₨154 | + 827% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 60% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,556) | ₨1,355 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,481) | ₨471 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (₨4,453) | ₨656 | + 579% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨4,453) | ₨2,179 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨575) | ₨328 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (₨205) | ₨205 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (₨259) | ₨153 | + 69% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €499 (₨38,649) | ₨35,850 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨2,655) | ₨1,719 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨481) | ₨252 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 91% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,602
(€1,944)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨79,000
in Amritsar.
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