- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- India
- Leuven
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 160% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,104) | ₨349 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨613) | ₨315 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (₨377) | ₨94 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨87) | ₨41 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (₨287) | ₨52 | + 452% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (₨166) | ₨41 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (₨467) | ₨228 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨163) | ₨87 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨96) | ₨35 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (₨118) | ₨119 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨719) | ₨809 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (₨157) | ₨65 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (₨127) | ₨25 | + 415% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 122% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (₨79,751) | ₨33,553 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 (₨61,785) | ₨7,500 | + 724% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨12,813) | ₨4,669 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (₨52,758) | ₨21,203 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (₨42,943) | ₨25,000 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (₨6,606) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨2,936) | ₨1,269 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (₨40,052) | ₨41,000 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (₨14,000) | ₨8,000 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨710) | ₨200 | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨783) | ₨500 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 19% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨6,441) | ₨2,480 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,419) | ₨2,891 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₨5,979) | ₨5,358 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (₨9,938) | ₨4,949 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 70% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,220 (₨1,910,337) | ₨605,082 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨105) | ₨91 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨2,901) | ₨1,790 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨532) | ₨545 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨315) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨2,031) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (₨308) | ₨248 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (₨287) | ₨206 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (₨263) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (₨101) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨168) | ₨73 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,577) | ₨154 | + 921% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 69% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨3,102) | ₨1,355 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,525) | ₨471 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (₨4,101) | ₨656 | + 525% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨4,864) | ₨2,179 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨631) | ₨328 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (₨222) | ₨205 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (₨269) | ₨153 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €451 (₨35,546) | ₨35,850 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨2,704) | ₨1,719 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨485) | ₨252 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 92% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨212,661
(€2,696)
in Leuven
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨111,000
in Amritsar.
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