Cost of living in Freiberg is 11% lower than in Leuven (without rent).
Rent in Freiberg is 44% cheaper than in Leuven.
Cost of living including rent in Freiberg is 31% lower than in Leuven.
Food in Freiberg is 14% cheaper than in Leuven.
Transport in Freiberg is 14% more expensive than in Leuven.
| Freiberg | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Freiberg | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.9 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.97 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.66 $ | 3.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.5 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.73 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.1 $ | 8.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.59 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.8 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.3 $ | 28.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.3 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.66 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 2.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 193 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
238 $ | 296 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.4 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 799 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,003 $ | 1,438 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 502 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,445 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,003 $ | 5,864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,870 $ | 4,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,410 $ | 2,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.79 % | 3.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 17.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.5 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.6 $ | 80.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 189 $ | 477 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,919 $ | 16,518 $ |