Cost of living
Leuven compared to Beveren
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Overview comparison
LeuvenBeveren
Consumer prices in Leuven are roughly 7% higher than in Beveren.
Cost of living
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,045 | 1,959 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,317 | 4,106 |
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| Without rent one person | 645 | 695 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,198 | 2,229 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,107.67 | 960.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,506.19 | 1,605.11 |
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| Food person | 607 | 671 |
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| Food family | 1,265 | 1,709 |
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| Transport person | 59.68 | 70.72 |
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| Transport family | 177.22 | 169.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.93 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.68 | 20.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.2 | 100.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.54 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.28 | 4.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.94 | 3.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.57 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 826.94 | 879.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 772.53 | 709.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,894.03 | 1,537.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,571.17 | 1,360.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.13 | 132.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 322.61 | 182.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.71 | 58.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.69 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,365 | 6,656 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,245 | 2,855 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.99 | 3.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.79% | 19.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.81 | 30.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.63 | 1.77 |
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Groceries
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.52 | 2.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.45 | 3.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 13.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.58 | 11.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.99 | 18.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.75 |
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Other
| Item | Leuven | Beveren |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.85 | 70.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.73 | 13.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.78 | 36.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.14 | 21.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.62 | 94.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.92 | 103.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 474.87 | 757.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,206 | 16,764 |
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