Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £10 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (£4.14) | £3.36 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (£0.95) | £1.01 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (£3.02) | £2.86 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (£1.79) | £1.28 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (£5.14) | £5.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (£1.88) | £1.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.05) | £0.85 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (£1.28) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (£1.73) | £1.78 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (£1.35) | £0.90 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (£886) | £1,801 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (£660) | £1,197 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (£141) | £138 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €730 (£633) | £981 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (£477) | £609 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (£73) | £131 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (£34) | £17 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €481 (£417) | £331 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (£154) | £66 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £5.73 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£73) | £81 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£29) | £29 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (£66) | £67 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (£109) | £63 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 (£21,082) | £17,216 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (£1.10) | £1.21 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (£38) | £52 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 (£4.97) | £3.90 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (£3.47) | £7 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (£23) | £80 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (£3.38) | £3.07 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (£3.40) | £1.41 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (£2.89) | £3.30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (£1.36) | £1.51 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (£1.84) | £1.20 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (£19) | £12 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is 8% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £23 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (£24) | £89 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£56) | £51 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (£2.47) | £3.62 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (£3.07) | £4.40 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (£370) | £401 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£31) | £27 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.58) | £9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 97 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,400 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,833 (€5,575) in Leuven.
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