Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €18 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 | €5.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 | €1.18 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 | €3.81 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 | €2.51 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €5.04 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 | €2.33 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.68 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 | €1.54 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 | €2.20 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 | €1.41 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,457 | €799 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €957 | €610 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 | €141 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 | €572 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 | €440 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 | €111 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €36 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €327 | €428 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 | €108 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 | €9 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €9 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 | €81 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 | €51 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €94 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 | €103 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,697 | €23,542 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.48 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 | €35 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €17 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 | €7 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €14 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €26 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.03 | €5.39 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 | €3.66 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.37 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 | €2.02 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 | €2.41 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €15 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Liege | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €37 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €17 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 | €69 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 | €57 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 | €2.50 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 | €2.76 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 | €478 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.22 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €34 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €8 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 72 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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