Cost of living in Leuven, Belgium vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Leuven (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €13 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 | €4.33 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 | €1.37 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.48 | €4.20 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 | €1.87 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 | €5.74 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 | €1.70 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 | €1.39 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 | €1.38 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €7 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 | €2.27 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 | €1.03 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Leuven (Belgium) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 | €965 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 | €672 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 | €178 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €730 | €630 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 | €483 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 | €100 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €24 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | €481 | €431 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 | €122 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €4.99 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €94 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €35 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €91 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 | €130 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Leuven (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,318 | €20,723 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.45 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 | €34 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Leuven (Belgium) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 | €8 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 | €8 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 | €99 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 | €5.45 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 | €3.61 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 | €3.88 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 | €1.61 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 | €2.34 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €19 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Leuven (Belgium) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €39 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €16 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 | €94 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 | €58 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 | €1.45 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 | €4.61 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €447 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.18 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 | €48 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.29 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,878 in Leuven to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,700 in Verona.
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