Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 17% 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) | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.66 (€4.67) | €5.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (€0.96) | €1.03 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.80 (€3.96) | €3.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.62 (€4.64) | €2.79 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.87 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (€3.58) | €2.29 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.76 (€2.27) | €1.65 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.98 (€1.63) | €1.56 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€16) | €7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.62) | €2.04 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.35 (€2.76) | €1.34 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,320 (€3,562) | €795 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,703 (€3,053) | €612 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (€194) | €138 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,783 (€2,294) | €557 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,466 (€2,033) | €431 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (€140) | €123 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€38) | €36 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $432 (€356) | €440 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€28) | €9 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €81 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€43) | €41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (€104) | €97 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,133 (€19,896) | €23,679 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.83) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $142 (€117) | €36 | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (€19) | €18 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.71) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€20) | €13 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (€60) | €27 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (€8) | €5.06 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (€3.52) | €3.12 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.31 (€4.38) | €3.14 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (€3.08) | €1.93 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.57) | €2.33 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (€50) | €33 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €16 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $272 (€224) | €73 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€86) | €63 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (€3.96) | €2.42 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.47) | €2.71 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€354) | €466 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (€57) | €33 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 273 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,126 ($5,005) in Mountain View, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
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