Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 100% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 183 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 100 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 48 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 36 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 64 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 244 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 14 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 126% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,039 (Mex$ 24,813) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €783 (Mex$ 18,681) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (Mex$ 4,113) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €718 (Mex$ 17,149) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (Mex$ 12,580) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (Mex$ 2,039) | Mex$ 770 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 351 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €481 (Mex$ 11,474) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (Mex$ 3,539) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 88 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 54 | + 364% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 75% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Mex$ 2,012) | Mex$ 848 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 552 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Mex$ 1,817) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Mex$ 3,008) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 102% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 (Mex$ 580,498) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 424 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 105 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 137 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 517 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 58 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 43 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 36 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 87 | + 499% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 103% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 298 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 109 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 675 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Mex$ 1,556) | Mex$ 605 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 110 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 36 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (Mex$ 10,198) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Mex$ 5.15) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 522 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 53 | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 236 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 105% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 98,244 (€4,116) in Leuven to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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