Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €16 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 | €5.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 | €1.03 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 | €3.86 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 | €2.79 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 | €4.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 | €2.29 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 | €1.65 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.56 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 | €2.04 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 | €1.34 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 | €795 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 | €612 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 | €138 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €773 | €557 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 | €431 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 | €123 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €36 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 | €440 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 | €109 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €9 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €81 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 | €41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €94 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 | €97 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 | €23,679 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 | €36 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €18 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €13 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 | €27 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 | €5.06 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 | €3.12 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 | €3.14 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 | €1.93 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 | €2.33 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €16 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 | €73 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €63 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 | €2.42 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 | €2.71 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €466 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.20 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 | €33 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 | €6 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,017 in Düsseldorf to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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