Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (€3.22) | €5.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (€0.67) | €1.03 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.86 (€1.53) | €3.86 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (€2.90) | €2.79 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.87 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (€2.70) | €2.29 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.15) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (€1.76) | €1.56 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 (€1.42) | €2.04 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (€1.65) | €1.34 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,758 (€1,444) | €795 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,271 (€1,044) | €612 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $110 (€90) | €138 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,294 (€1,063) | €557 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $810 (€665) | €431 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (€61) | €123 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (€245) | €440 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (€94) | €109 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (€23) | €9 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €81 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (€26) | €41 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€91) | €97 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,035 (€17,278) | €23,679 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (€0.47) | €1.43 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (€52) | €36 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (€25) | €18 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.77) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (€151) | €27 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.53 (€4.55) | €5.06 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (€2.54) | €3.12 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (€3.75) | €3.14 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.81 (€2.31) | €1.93 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (€1.20) | €2.33 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€20) | €16 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€33) | €33 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €16 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $216 (€178) | €73 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (€68) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (€3.84) | €2.42 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.74 (€3.89) | €2.71 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (€352) | €466 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €6 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 392 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,801 ($3,410) in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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