Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (€2.70) | €5.42 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (€0.65) | €1.03 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.10 (€1.73) | €3.86 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.93 (€2.41) | €2.79 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (€4.58) | €4.87 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (€2.69) | €2.29 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.35) | €1.65 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (€1.71) | €1.56 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (€1.40) | €2.04 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (€1.57) | €1.34 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,253 (€1,033) | €795 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $936 (€772) | €612 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (€137) | €138 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $989 (€816) | €557 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $769 (€634) | €431 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $96 (€79) | €123 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€40) | €36 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | $299 (€246) | €440 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (€79) | €109 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 88% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €81 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 (€27) | €41 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€68) | €94 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€85) | €97 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,300 (€17,562) | €23,679 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.47) | €1.43 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (€40) | €36 | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (€108) | €27 | + 292% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.75 (€4.74) | €5.06 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (€2.34) | €3.12 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (€4.09) | €3.14 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (€2.56) | €1.93 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (€1.26) | €2.33 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €33 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (€18) | €16 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $124 (€102) | €73 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (€44) | €63 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (€4.03) | €2.42 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.21 (€3.47) | €2.71 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (€356) | €466 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.20 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €33 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.09 (€4.20) | €6 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,393 ($2,902) in Memphis, Tennessee.
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