Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 106) | R$ 35 | + 204% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 171% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.48 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 60 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 120 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 121% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 246% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (R$ 6,804) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (R$ 5,065) | R$ 1,450 | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (R$ 1,081) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €730 (R$ 4,857) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (R$ 3,660) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (R$ 557) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (R$ 258) | R$ 70 | + 268% | |
40” flat screen tv | €481 (R$ 3,199) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (R$ 1,181) | R$ 300 | + 294% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 60) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 70) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 160% | |||
Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 160% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 561) | R$ 80 | + 601% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 222) | R$ 60 | + 271% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (R$ 507) | R$ 500 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (R$ 839) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 (R$ 161,855) | R$ 15,000 | + 979% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (R$ 289) | R$ 227 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 175) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 146) | R$ 60 | + 143% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 53% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R$ 255) | R$ 200 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 134) | R$ 80 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (R$ 188) | R$ 300 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (R$ 434) | R$ 80 | + 442% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 55) | R$ 80 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | + 371% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (R$ 2,843) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 1.44) | R$ 0.50 | + 187% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 241) | R$ 300 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 43) | R$ 5.00 | + 756% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 27,532 (€4,136) in Leuven to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 20,000 in Paulinia.
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