Cost of Living in Leuven
Summary of cost of living in Leuven, Belgium:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,556.5$ (3,142.4€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,017.9$ (899.4€), excluding rent.
- Leuven is 29.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Leuven is, on average, 52.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.98 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.54 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.53 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.07 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.30 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.20 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.06 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.89 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.43 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.29 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.83 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.70 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.16 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.97 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.45 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.92 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.03 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.83 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 36.92 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.22 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.55 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.95 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.95 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,496.45 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,819.91 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 229.18 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.06 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.66 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.03 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.26 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.58 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 648.89 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,284.83 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.22 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.69 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.67 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 124.21 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,012.57 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,052.56 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,065.50 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,688.24 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 536.30 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 372.79 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,052.72 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.83 |
Prices in Leuven
This city had 322 entries in the past 12 months by 53 different contributors.
Last update: 14 April 2025
Last update: 14 April 2025
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