Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 10 different people.
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (€10) | €16 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (€6) | €8 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.76 (€2.29) | €5.42 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.61 (€0.50) | €1.03 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.69 (€2.23) | €3.86 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.11 (€2.58) | €2.79 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.81 (€3.99) | €4.87 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.72 (€2.26) | €2.29 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.53 (€1.27) | €1.65 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.82 (€2.34) | €1.56 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $12 (€10) | €7 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.36 (€1.13) | €2.04 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.30 (€1.08) | €1.34 | 19% |
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $976 (€809) | €795 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $945 (€784) | €612 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $211 (€175) | €138 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $901 (€747) | €557 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $580 (€481) | €431 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $83 (€68) | €132 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 (€35) | €36 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $270 (€224) | €440 | 49% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $132 (€109) | €109 | 0% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (€5.64) | €10 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (€13) | €9 | 45% |
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $30 (€25) | €81 | 69% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 (€31) | €41 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $64 (€53) | €94 | 43% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $106 (€88) | €97 | 9% |
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,048 (€15,794) | €23,679 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.67 (€0.55) | €1.43 | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $60 (€50) | €36 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $13 (€11) | €18 | 37% |
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $3.77 (€3.13) | €8 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $10 (€9) | €13 | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $73 (€60) | €27 | 120% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (€6) | €5.06 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.01 (€2.49) | €3.12 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.98 (€4.13) | €3.14 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.85 (€1.53) | €1.93 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.87 (€1.55) | €2.33 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (€12) | €16 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $33 (€27) | €33 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $20 (€17) | €16 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $67 (€55) | €73 | 24% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $62 (€52) | €63 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $7 (€5.99) | €7 | 8% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.68 (€3.88) | €2.42 | 60% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.28 (€4.38) | €2.71 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (€356) | €466 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.20 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $34 (€28) | €33 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (€8) | €6 | 39% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,124 ($2,562) in Niagara Falls, New York.