5.5% below the Belgium average
Ranked #214 of 538 cities · More expensive than 60.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Belgium average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 682/mo ≈ $788 | EUR 512/mo ≈ $591 | 25% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,188/mo ≈ $1,373 | EUR 891/mo ≈ $1,030 | 25% |
Leuven is average by global standards (ranked #214 of 538 cities). It is 5.5% cheaper than the Belgium average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Belgium earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,428/month after tax (41.7% effective rate). See full Belgium tax calculator →
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