Cost of living in Waiblingen is 8% higher than in Leuven (without rent).
Rent in Waiblingen is 2% cheaper than in Leuven.
Cost of living including rent in Waiblingen is very similar to Leuven.
Food in Waiblingen is 4% more expensive than in Leuven.
Transport in Waiblingen is very similar to Leuven.
| Waiblingen | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waiblingen | Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.3 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.5 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.68 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.25 $ | 3.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.37 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 8.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.23 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.8 $ | 28.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.8 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.49 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 2.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 193 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
303 $ | 296 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.9 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 745 $ | 799 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,475 $ | 1,438 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 964 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,904 $ | 1,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,173 $ | 5,864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,744 $ | 4,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,066 $ | 2,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.9 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 20.5 $ | 17.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.3 $ | 80.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 546 $ | 477 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,089 $ | 16,518 $ |