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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $13 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 ($5.32) | $4.24 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.22) | $0.92 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 ($3.87) | $2.92 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 ($2.23) | $4.28 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 ($7) | $4.42 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 ($2.42) | $3.31 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.35) | $1.67 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 ($1.56) | $2.63 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 ($2.22) | $1.91 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 ($1.72) | $1.73 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 23% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,022 ($1,137) | $1,631 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €761 ($846) | $1,057 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 ($181) | $248 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €680 ($756) | $1,086 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 ($618) | $694 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 ($93) | $114 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 ($43) | $43 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €481 ($535) | $311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 ($197) | $89 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($91) | $44 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($37) | $45 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($84) | $91 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 ($140) | $99 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 ($27,041) | $18,310 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.47) | $0.64 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($41) | $46 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 37% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 ($4.45) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 ($4.34) | $5.64 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 ($4.36) | $3.54 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 ($3.71) | $4.24 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 ($2.12) | $3.24 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.36) | $1.75 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($44) | $41 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $23 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 ($31) | $220 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 ($71) | $67 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 ($3.14) | $4.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.45 ($3.84) | $4.84 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €411 ($457) | $428 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.24) | $0.26 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($40) | $33 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Jacksonville, Florida you would need to make just about $4,922 (€4,426) in Leuven.
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