Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (€3.07) | €5.42 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.03 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.84 (€1.51) | €3.86 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (€2.99) | €2.79 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (€4.70) | €4.87 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (€2.26) | €2.29 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (€1.01) | €1.65 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.48) | €1.56 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.62) | €2.04 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (€1.21) | €1.34 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,751 (€1,438) | €795 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,388 (€1,140) | €612 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (€115) | €138 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (€941) | €557 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $788 (€647) | €431 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (€85) | €123 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €36 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (€216) | €440 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€114) | €109 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €81 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€64) | €94 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€87) | €97 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (€18,123) | €23,679 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.43 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€16) | €18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.56) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€115) | €27 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.74) | €5.06 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€2.84) | €3.12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (€3.84) | €3.14 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (€3.43) | €1.93 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (€1.44) | €2.33 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€29) | €33 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €16 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (€203) | €73 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€58) | €63 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (€3.34) | €2.42 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (€4.24) | €2.71 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€354) | €466 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (€24) | €33 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.07) | €6 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,236 ($2,722) in Boise, Idaho.
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