Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.98) | €8 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (€3.56) | €5.42 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.73) | €1.03 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.75 (€3.09) | €3.86 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (€3.43) | €2.79 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.87 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (€4.24) | €2.29 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (€1.67) | €1.65 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (€1.97) | €1.56 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €7 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (€1.65) | €2.04 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (€2.35) | €1.34 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,288 (€1,886) | €795 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,965 (€1,620) | €612 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (€144) | €138 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,549 (€1,277) | €557 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,282 (€1,057) | €431 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€84) | €123 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€46) | €36 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | $391 (€322) | €440 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (€135) | €109 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (€22) | €9 | + 143% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €41 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (€68) | €94 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (€86) | €97 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,524 (€20,220) | €23,679 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.58) | €1.43 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (€87) | €36 | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€11) | €18 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.91 (€4.87) | €8 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€19) | €13 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (€80) | €27 | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.49) | €5.06 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (€3.26) | €3.12 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.14 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (€2.51) | €1.93 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (€1.55) | €2.33 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€20) | €16 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €33 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €16 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (€91) | €73 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (€54) | €63 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (€3.73) | €2.42 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (€4.50) | €2.71 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€356) | €466 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€65) | €33 | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (€4.76) | €6 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,300 ($4,002) in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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