Travel budget and cost of living in Leuven (Belgium) how much does a trip cost?

Leuven travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Leuven

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Leuven for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Leuven compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Leuven in 2023 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Leuven in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Leuven by expense type

Restaurant budget in Leuven

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 9.6 to $ 24)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 30 to $ 72)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 10.4/person
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 12)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 6)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Leuven

1-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 77 to $ 109)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 137/night
($ 79 to $ 265)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 89 to $ 272)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

4-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 130 to $ 341)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321

5-star hotel

$ 262/night
($ 163 to $ 488)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 690

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 94/month
($ 79 to $ 119)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137

Room with kitchen

$ 208/month
($ 95 to $ 490)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 182/month
($ 103 to $ 379)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196

Cottage or guest house

$ 140/month
($ 109 to $ 186)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269

Family room

$ 211/month
($ 133 to $ 380)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Leuven

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 18)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Leuven

Bus ticket

$ 3/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.1)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 3/km
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6
($ 2.9 to $ 11)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Leuven

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 18/hr
($ 12 to $ 18)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Leuven

Cigarettes

$ 9/pack
($ 8.4 to $ 9.6)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 54 to $ 132)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 18 to $ 60)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Brussels

$ 852
(fair price: $ 671)

Manchester → Brussels

$ 66
(fair price: $ 59)

Dublin → Brussels

$ 70
(fair price: $ 63)

Los Angeles → Brussels

$ 1009
(fair price: $ 848)

Edinburgh → Brussels

$ 75
(fair price: $ 71)

London → Brussels

$ 115
(fair price: $ 90)