Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.03 (€4.13) | €5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.79) | €1.03 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.87 (€3.18) | €3.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (€2.89) | €2.79 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.46) | €4.87 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (€2.82) | €2.29 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.40) | €1.65 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.24 (€3.49) | €1.56 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (€1.88) | €2.04 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.93 (€2.41) | €1.34 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,960 (€2,431) | €795 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,399 (€1,970) | €612 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (€159) | €138 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,482 (€2,039) | €557 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,677 (€1,378) | €431 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€93) | €123 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €36 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $286 (€235) | €440 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (€94) | €109 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €81 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€39) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€75) | €94 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€93) | €97 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,842 (€20,405) | €23,679 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.73) | €1.43 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€74) | €36 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.87) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€16) | €13 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (€98) | €27 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.96) | €5.06 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (€3.19) | €3.12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€4.93) | €3.14 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (€3.93) | €1.93 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (€2.05) | €2.33 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€25) | €16 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€45) | €33 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€25) | €16 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (€130) | €73 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€70) | €63 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€3.98) | €2.42 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.47) | €2.71 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (€336) | €466 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.48) | €0.20 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€41) | €33 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €6 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,670 ($4,469) in Los Angeles, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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