Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €16 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.27 (€3.67) | €5.42 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (€1.02) | €1.03 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.80 (€3.15) | €3.86 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (€2.48) | €2.79 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.88 (€4.37) | €4.87 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (€2.14) | €2.29 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.14) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (€1.98) | €1.56 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.09 (€2.35) | €2.04 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (€1.26) | €1.34 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 137% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,797 (€3,146) | €795 | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,902 (€2,139) | €612 | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€174) | €138 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,800 (€2,024) | €557 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (€1,450) | €431 | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (€108) | €123 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€25) | €36 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | £318 (€358) | €440 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €9 | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (€82) | €81 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €41 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€83) | €94 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (€98) | €97 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 153% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,236 (€22,759) | €23,679 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.41) | €1.43 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (€164) | €36 | + 357% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€29) | €18 | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.24 (€3.64) | €8 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (€111) | €27 | + 305% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.85 (€4.33) | €5.06 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.08 (€2.34) | €3.12 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.98 (€4.47) | €3.14 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (€2.05) | €1.93 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.75) | €2.33 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €16 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€41) | €33 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £25 (€28) | €16 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £171 (€192) | €73 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (€71) | €63 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.11 (€3.50) | €2.42 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.20 (€5.84) | €2.71 | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (€518) | €466 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.20 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (€52) | €33 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €6 | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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