Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €16 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 | €5.42 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 | €1.03 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 | €3.86 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 | €2.79 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.54 | €4.87 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 | €2.29 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.65 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 | €1.56 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 | €7 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 | €2.04 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 | €1.34 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 | €795 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,076 | €612 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 | €138 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,010 | €557 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €741 | €431 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 | €123 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €36 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €402 | €440 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €109 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 | €10 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €9 | + 63% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 | €81 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €41 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €94 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 | €97 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,621 | €23,679 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 | €1.43 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €80 | €36 | + 122% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €18 | + 0% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.64 | €8 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €13 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 | €27 | + 202% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 | €5.06 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 | €3.12 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.14 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 | €1.93 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 | €2.33 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €16 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €33 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €16 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 | €73 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 | €63 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 | €2.42 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 | €2.71 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 | €466 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.20 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €33 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €6 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,512 in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,200 in Liege.
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