Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€18) | €16 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.66 (€3.83) | €5.42 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.76) | €1.03 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (€3.40) | €3.86 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (€3.87) | €2.79 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.66) | €4.87 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (€4.08) | €2.29 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (€1.98) | €1.65 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.59 (€1.31) | €1.56 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.46 (€2.02) | €2.04 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (€2.51) | €1.34 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,444 (€2,010) | €795 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,161 (€1,777) | €612 | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€192) | €138 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,362 (€1,942) | €557 | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,429 (€1,176) | €431 | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (€123) | €123 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | $396 (€326) | €440 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (€94) | €109 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (€16) | €10 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 66% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (€49) | €81 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €41 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,527 (€16,881) | €23,679 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.54) | €1.43 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $183 (€151) | €36 | + 318% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 114% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (€24) | €13 | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (€135) | €27 | + 391% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€7) | €5.06 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.46 (€4.49) | €3.12 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.14 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (€5.53) | €1.93 | + 187% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (€2.98) | €2.33 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (€31) | €16 | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $73 (€60) | €33 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $31 (€26) | €16 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (€46) | €73 | - 36% | |
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 | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (€3.40) | €2.42 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (€4.52) | €2.71 | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $440 (€362) | €466 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€42) | €33 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €6 | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,101 ($4,986) in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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