Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (€4.84) | €5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.89) | €1.03 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (€3.61) | €3.86 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€4.98) | €2.79 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€7) | €4.87 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (€3.30) | €2.29 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 (€1.52) | €1.65 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (€2.59) | €1.56 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (€2.08) | €2.04 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (€2.61) | €1.34 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,623 (€3,000) | €795 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,886 (€2,390) | €612 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (€136) | €138 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,718 (€2,251) | €557 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,416 (€2,000) | €431 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 (€71) | €123 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €36 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (€329) | €440 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (€27) | €9 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €41 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€88) | €94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€99) | €97 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,338 (€18,500) | €23,679 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.82) | €1.43 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (€77) | €36 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €18 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €13 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (€132) | €27 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €5.06 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (€3.18) | €3.12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.59) | €3.14 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.82) | €1.93 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (€1.78) | €2.33 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€25) | €16 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€44) | €33 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (€163) | €73 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (€84) | €63 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (€4.30) | €2.42 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.95) | €2.71 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (€381) | €466 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (€86) | €33 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €6 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,167 ($5,031) in Oakland, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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