Cost of living in Leuven is 27% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Leuven is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Leuven is 38% lower than in Amsterdam.
Food in Leuven is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Transport in Leuven is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
| Leuven | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Leuven | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.5 $ | 20 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.6 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.18 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.14 $ | 3.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.04 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.81 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.39 $ | 12.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ | 26.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.47 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.8 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 172 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
296 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53 $ | 49.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 799 $ | 1,599 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,438 $ | 2,619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 845 $ | 1,928 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,753 $ | 3,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,864 $ | 10,663 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,228 $ | 7,824 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,789 $ | 4,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.81 % | 4.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.2 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 28.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.1 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.9 $ | 99.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 477 $ | 2,462 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,518 $ | 13,828 $ |