Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €16 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 | €5.42 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.03 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.28 | €3.86 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 | €2.79 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 | €4.87 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 | €2.29 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 | €1.65 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 | €1.56 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 | €7 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 | €2.04 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 | €1.34 | - 32% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 | €795 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 | €612 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 | €138 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 | €557 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 | €431 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €123 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €36 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 | €440 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 | €109 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €9 | + 43% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €81 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 | €41 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €94 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €97 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 57% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 | €23,679 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.43 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 | €36 | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 | €8 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 | €13 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €27 | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 | €5.06 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 | €3.12 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 | €3.14 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 | €1.93 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 | €2.33 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €16 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €33 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €73 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €63 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 | €2.42 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 | €2.71 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €466 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.20 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 | €33 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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