Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.81 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.14 (€3.63) | €5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (€1.03) | €1.03 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (€3.13) | €3.86 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (€1.98) | €2.79 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.53 (€4.08) | €4.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (€2.37) | €2.29 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 (€1.51) | €1.65 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (€2.14) | €1.56 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (€1.86) | €2.04 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,827 (€2,111) | €795 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (€1,642) | €612 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (€144) | €138 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (€1,327) | €557 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £929 (€1,074) | €431 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (€83) | €132 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €36 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (€434) | €440 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€67) | €109 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €9 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€79) | €81 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (€73) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (€25,349) | €23,679 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (€1.45) | €1.43 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (€64) | €36 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (€28) | €18 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (€3.83) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (€120) | €27 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (€4.74) | €5.06 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (€1.87) | €3.12 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (€3.24) | €3.14 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (€2.38) | €1.93 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (€2.11) | €2.33 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €16 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€42) | €33 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€25) | €16 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (€101) | €73 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€65) | €63 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (€3.22) | €2.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (€5.18) | €2.71 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (€486) | €466 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€47) | €33 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €6 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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