Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.68) | €8 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (€4.03) | €5.42 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (€0.70) | €1.03 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.31 (€1.90) | €3.86 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (€4.07) | €2.79 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (€4.11) | €4.87 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€2.99) | €2.29 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (€1.08) | €1.65 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (€2.07) | €1.56 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (€1.56) | €2.04 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (€1.35) | €1.34 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,001 (€1,648) | €795 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (€1,140) | €612 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (€124) | €138 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (€1,057) | €557 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (€756) | €431 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (€58) | €123 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€34) | €36 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (€207) | €440 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€100) | €109 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€26) | €9 | + 196% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €81 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (€61) | €94 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (€92) | €97 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (€19,863) | €23,679 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.54) | €1.43 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (€51) | €36 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €18 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.42) | €8 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (€136) | €27 | + 393% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.32) | €5.06 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (€2.95) | €3.12 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (€3.68) | €3.14 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (€2.99) | €1.93 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (€1.43) | €2.33 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €16 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €33 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €16 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (€208) | €73 | + 186% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (€69) | €63 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (€3.79) | €2.42 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (€4.83) | €2.71 | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (€311) | €466 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (€0.50) | €0.20 | + 147% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (€60) | €33 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,703 ($3,282) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
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