- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- India
- Leuven
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 172% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,140) | ₨349 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨633) | ₨315 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (₨389) | ₨94 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨90) | ₨41 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (₨297) | ₨52 | + 469% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (₨171) | ₨41 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (₨482) | ₨228 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨168) | ₨87 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨99) | ₨35 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (₨122) | ₨119 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨742) | ₨809 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (₨162) | ₨65 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (₨131) | ₨25 | + 431% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 129% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (₨82,302) | ₨33,553 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (₨63,762) | ₨7,500 | + 750% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨13,223) | ₨4,669 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (₨54,446) | ₨21,203 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (₨44,317) | ₨25,000 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (₨6,817) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨3,030) | ₨1,269 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (₨41,334) | ₨41,000 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (₨14,448) | ₨8,000 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨733) | ₨200 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨808) | ₨500 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨6,648) | ₨2,480 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,496) | ₨2,891 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₨6,170) | ₨5,358 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (₨10,256) | ₨4,949 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 75% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (₨1,971,459) | ₨605,082 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨108) | ₨91 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨2,994) | ₨1,790 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 31% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨549) | ₨545 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨326) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨2,096) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (₨317) | ₨248 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (₨297) | ₨206 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (₨271) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (₨104) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨173) | ₨73 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,628) | ₨154 | + 954% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 72% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨3,202) | ₨1,355 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,574) | ₨471 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (₨4,233) | ₨656 | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨5,020) | ₨2,179 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨651) | ₨328 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (₨230) | ₨205 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (₨278) | ₨153 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €451 (₨36,683) | ₨35,850 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨2,791) | ₨1,719 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨501) | ₨252 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 98% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨193,734
(€2,380)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨98,000
in Amritsar.
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