Cost of living in Leverkusen is 16% lower than in Antwerp (without rent).
Rent in Leverkusen is 37% more expensive than in Antwerp.
Cost of living including rent in Leverkusen is 10% higher than in Antwerp.
Food in Leverkusen is 11% cheaper than in Antwerp.
Transport in Leverkusen is 49% cheaper than in Antwerp.
| Leverkusen | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Leverkusen | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.5 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.23 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.57 $ | 3.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.2 $ | 9.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.2 $ | 68 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 25.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.7 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.44 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.52 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
218 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
331 $ | 197 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 51.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 927 $ | 683 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,784 $ | 1,117 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,050 $ | 840 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,125 $ | 1,437 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,634 $ | 4,562 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,505 $ | 3,518 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,018 $ | 2,721 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 3.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.7 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.1 $ | 106 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 516 $ | 619 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,248 $ | 13,064 $ |