Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €16 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €5.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €1.03 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 | €3.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 | €2.79 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 | €4.87 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 | €2.29 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 | €1.65 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 | €1.56 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 | €7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 | €2.04 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 | €1.34 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 | €795 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,113 | €612 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €138 | + 7% | |
| 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 | €733 | €431 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €132 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €36 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 | €440 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €109 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 | €10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €9 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 | €81 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €41 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 | €97 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 42% 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 | €1.34 | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 | €36 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €18 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 | €8 | - 26% | |
| 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 | €1.45 | €1.93 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 | €2.33 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €16 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €33 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €16 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 | €73 | + 21% | |
| 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 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 | €2.42 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 | €2.71 | + 34% | |
| 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 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 627 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,829 in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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